Network Device Reverse Engineer

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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. 🖖🏼

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.

• 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

As a Network Device Reverse Engineer (CNO Focus), you will analyze, reverse engineer, and develop capabilities targeting network-based systems and embedded devices in support of mission operations. You will work alongside operators, analysts, and other engineers to understand mission needs and build solutions that operate within real-world constraints. This role focuses on low-level system analysis, protocol understanding, and development of tooling that interacts directly with network infrastructure and embedded platforms.

You will be expected to operate independently, prototype quickly, and deliver production-ready solutions in dynamic environments.

• Maintain an active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates without a current clearance will not be considered.
• Reverse engineer Linux-based network devices, firmware, and embedded systems
• Analyze network protocols and traffic to understand device behavior and communication patterns
• Develop and modify software in C, C++, Python, or similar languages
• Prototype and deliver deployable toolsets that meet mission constraints
• Troubleshoot and support fielded software systems
• Derive and document technical requirements based on mission needs
• Test and oversee testing of developed capabilities
  
  Collaborate closely with analysts and operators to refine solutions

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Experience working in UNIX/Linux environments
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, packet analysis)
• Experience analyzing binaries or embedded systems
• Proficiency in at least one systems programming language (C/C++, Rust, etc.) Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python
• Experience using version control systems such as Git
• Ability to work independently in mission-driven environments
• Don't quite meet these requirements? Peep our other prime positions

• Prior CNO experience.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• 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…