Software Engineer (swe), Level 3 Minimum Clearance Ts/sci + Full Scope Polygraph Location Columbia, Md Company Job Id 4171-01-2026
Bitwise
Columbia, MD, USA
$282,000 β $332,000 py
On-site
Ts/sci clearance with polygraph
Python proficiency
Ai development concepts
Bitwise is seeking a Level 3 Software Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to develop AI-driven systems that enhance national security. The ideal candidate will have extensive software development experience, particularly with Python, and a strong understanding of AI development concepts.
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Job Summary
Bitwise is a leading provider of mission-focused intelligence solutions that advance national security for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.
You will build and advance an agentic platform designed to power intelligent, autonomous workflows in complex national security environments.
Benefits include top salaries, flexible PTO, 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and significant 401(k) matching.
Matching Summary
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Bitwise is seeking a Level 3 Software Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to develop AI-driven systems that enhance national security. The ideal candidate will have extensive software development experience, particularly with Python, and a strong understanding of AI development concepts.
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Salary
$282,000 β $332,000
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Python proficiency
AI development concepts
Apache Kafka
Elasticsearch
modern messaging platforms
Nice-to-have
agentic workflows
multi-agent orchestration
cybersecurity background
AWS Cloud with Kubernetes
GitLab CI/CD automation
retrieval systems
vector databases
semantic search
Key Requirements
12 years of software development experience
16 years in lieu of a B.S. in a technical discipline
Active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph
Work Rights
Must have TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph