CNO Embedded Systems Reverse Engineer

Application Developer (AD), Level 3

An active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role

Hey!

Bitwise is a leading provider of mission-focused intelligence solutions that advance national security for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. We're a small and growing company, so you can expect to hop in on the ground floor with us and be a consequential member of the team. You'll be more than a contract performer for us - you'll also be asked for ideas to improve our company and improve your career, and you'll contribute to our team culture. We value growth and community above almost all else, so we gather regularly for game nights, happy hours, tech talks, and plenty more. We think you'll like it here!

Remember, Bitwise is not a cult.

What We Look For

Bitwise hires talented engineers who are driven by purpose and who value a culture of technical excellence, growth, and overall wellness. We deliver new and innovative intelligence solutions to our customers at the very forefront of our country's national security missions. And we do it every single day. Our work matters, and so will you.

We ask that every new hire be able to:

Contribute meaningful thought leadership - if not right away, over time

Interact with our customers and earn their confidence in your abilities

Be detailed, even if that means taking a little more time to get it right

Contribute their ideas and ideals to improve all aspects of our company

Allow us to invest in their education so we both grow together

Know and live our core values every single day

About this Role

You'll work as an embedded developer and general-purpose CNO software engineer on cutting-edge projects where you'll design, develop, prototype, modify, and integrate solutions that deliver mission-centric results. You'll be part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you'll collaborate closely with analysts, operators, data scientists, and fellow software engineers to provide tactical mission support.

Your responsibilities will include: Augmenting existing toolsets to meet evolving mission needs

Deriving, documenting, and analyzing requirements to ensure mission alignment

Building prototypes that demonstrate your understanding of mission requirements

Producing end-to-end toolsets that operate within mission constraints

Working with customer leadership to build relationships and enable mission success

This role demands a flexible, highly-motivated engineer with a strong desire to learn new skills and tackle the evolving challenges that are critical to national security.

Requirements 12 years of experience with a B.S. degree, OR 10 years of experience with an M.S. degree (4 years of additional software engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree)

Experience developing CNO-specific software in Linux, Windows, and embedded applications

Proficiency in reverse engineering, especially with Ghidra

Strong software development skills in C/C++/Python

Ability to provide support for fielded software systems

Familiarity with Git and Subversion version control systems

Experience with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence)

Willingness to learn new technologies and systems to meet mission objectives

Preferred Skills Experience with Java, JavaScript, Bash, Assembly (both x86 and x64), PowerShell, Perl, C#, or Rust

Vulnerability research and exploit development experience

Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems

Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations

Benefits at Bitwise Top salaries because we're top performers

Pick your PTO - Everyone values time and money differently, so we give you the flexibility to choose between 3 and 5 weeks of PTO with a corresponding adjustment to your pay. Your choice, your balance.

All 11 federal holidays, paid!

Up to 2 snow days, paid!

We'll quadruple (4x!) the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k), giving you up to a 24% company match. Contributing less than 6%? Unclaimed matches come right back to you as extra income, giving you a guaranteed 24% that goes to your retirement, to your paycheck, or both. C'mon now!

100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances. That's a lot. Already covered on health insurance? No problem - we'll trade you this benefit for a boost to your salary instead.

$5,250 annual education assistance for training, certifications, tuition, and even student loan repayments.

Spot bonuses for obtained certifications, customer recognition, and just about anything else that makes us go "Hot damn!". We hope to say that many times about you.

Salary Range

$287,500 - $338,000

This range includes our flex income and depends upon your annual work hours.

Salary is determined on an individual basis following the interview process and considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education, and certifications.

What to Expect After Applying

You'll get an email from us right away to acknowledge your application. After that, we'll: Send over additional company materials for you to review

Schedule a video call to talk about you, our company, and your place in it

Craft a delightful offer package for you and record a video walkthrough

Work closely with you through onboarding. We'll keep it joyful and easy.

Disclaimers

Bitwise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Compensation for this position, including all compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please reach out to us.

Last updated: 9/21/26