Cognitive AI Engineer (SE3)

Build mission-critical infrastructure intelligence with Bitwise in Columbia, MD (onsite). This role focuses on using AI to turn complex infrastructure data into actionable insights, with end-to-end delivery that spans feature development, full-stack application work, and scalable data ingestion and processing. Bitwise also supports a flexible, people-first approach to time off and competitive compensation tied to performance.

What you’ll do

• Deliver infrastructure cognizance capabilities that provide visibility into what was requested, what was actually deployed, and where discrepancies occur.
• Support subject matter experts by investigating, creating, and iterating best practices and deployment rules, including identifying requested or provisioned infrastructure that breaks those rules and proactively alerting stakeholders to potential issues.
• Own end-to-end feature delivery from concept to production, using AI to accelerate data analysis and solution design.
• Design and develop full-stack applications across frontend and backend components.
• Apply AI/ML tools to speed up analysis and prototype new solutions.
• Develop ETL workflows to reconcile requested versus realized infrastructure.
• Ensure scalable and reliable data ingestion and processing.
• Collaborate with full-stack engineers on integration and visualization of results.
• Work with many stakeholders across the organization, iterating frequently and delivering measurable impact.

Required qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 16+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Demonstrated use of AI/ML tools to accelerate data analysis and engineering solution development.
• Experience with Kafka and streaming analytics.
• Working knowledge of relational databases.

Tools and technologies you’ll work with

Python, AI/ML, Kafka, relational databases, Git, GitLab, Atlassian tools, Jira, Confluence, ClickHouse, ETL, SIGINT

Bonus and strengths (preferred skills)

• Hands-on experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.
• Experience analyzing cyber security data sets such as network traffic and OS events.
• Understanding of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
• Familiarity with ClickHouse.
• Proficiency with Git and GitLab.
• Working knowledge of Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Exposure to adjacent domains such as dataflow, data science, or mission analytics.

Compensation and schedule

Salary: USD 267,000 - 314,000 per year (also listed as a range of $266,500 to $313,500). The range includes flex income and depends on annual work hours. Final salary is determined individually after the interview process, considering years of experience, skills, education, and certifications.

Benefits

• Top salaries because Bitwise hires top performers.
• Pick your PTO: choose between 3 and 5 weeks of PTO with a corresponding adjustment to pay.
• All 11 federal holidays, paid.
• Up to 2 snow days, paid.
• 401(k) match: Bitwise quadruples the first 6% you contribute, up to a 24% company match.
• If you contribute less than 6%, unclaimed matches come back as extra income, with a guaranteed 24% that can go to retirement, your paycheck, or both.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances.
• Already covered on health insurance? Bitwise will trade this benefit for a salary boost.
• $5,250 annual education assistance for training, certifications, tuition, and student loan repayments.
• Spot bonuses for obtained certifications, customer recognition, and other achievements.

What Bitwise values

• Culture of technical excellence, growth, and overall wellness.
• Meaningful thought leadership over time.
• Confidence-building collaboration with customers.
• Attention to detail in delivering the right outcomes.
• Contributing ideas to improve the company.
• Investment in education so both the employee and company grow together.
• Living core values every day.

After you apply

• Receive an email acknowledgement right away.
• Review additional company materials.
• Participate in a video call to discuss you, Bitwise, and your role.
• Receive a delightful offer package with a recorded video walkthrough.
• Onboarding support that keeps the process joyful and easy.

Equal Opportunity: Bitwise is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Compensation is determined individually following the interview process. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, reach out to Bitwise.