Software Engineer

People and Purpose. Not just paychecks.Bitwise is a leading software and digital services company that provides mission-focused, transformative technology solutions to the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our team of engineers are driven by a sense of purpose, a thirst for technical excellence, and a culture of growth, wellness, and inclusion.About the RoleWe're looking for a Software Engineer to join a team of highly technical engineers in support of our MM/AMIL Support capability. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. LLM Engineer to join our team in driving the advancement of our Language Model infrastructure. As a key member of our AI/ML team, you will be responsible for the training, hosting, and optimization of Large Language Model (LLM) instances within our compute environment. The ideal candidate should possess a strong passion for pushing the boundaries of language technology, a deepunderstanding of LLM architectures, and the grit to tackle complex challenges head-on. This role requires a self-reliant individual with a drive to identify and fix inefficiencies, constantly striving to improve the codebase and optimize model performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have an unwavering commitment to delivering cutting-edge language solutions, this position is for you. Required Skills and Experience• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph• Technical Experience:• Design, develop, and maintain the infrastructure for training, hosting, and serving LLMinstances.• Optimize model training pipelines to achieve high performance and resource efficiency.• Implement and integrate state-of-the-art LLM architectures and techniques.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements anddeliver impactful language solutions.• Monitor and analyze model performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing optimizations.• Develop and maintain documentation, best practices, and coding standards for LLMdevelopment and deployment.• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in LLM research and industry trends, andincorporate them into our projects.• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning andknowledge sharing.• Good Skills To Have:• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.• Proven track record of implementing and deploying large-scale LLM systems inproduction environments.• Experience with distributed computing frameworks like Apache Spark or Hadoop.• Experience with natural language understanding, generation, and dialogue systems.• Familiarity with techniques such as transfer learning, few-shot learning, andreinforcement learning.• Contributions to open-source projects or research publications in the field of LLMs.• Experience with serving models using APIs and building scalable inference pipelines.• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins.• Degree Requirements and Years Experience:• 12 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S.• Don't quite meet these requirements? Unlock your potential with our other open positionsAbout YouWe only hire candidates who have the mindset and ideals to truly make a difference in our company and for our customers' missions. We ask that you be able to:• Work well in a small- to medium-sized team and contribute meaningful thought leadership — if not right away, over time• Interact with our customers in a way that fosters confidence in your abilities and an absolute delight to have you on board• Apply an attention to detail to your work, even if that means managing expectations and taking a little more time• Contribute your ideas, your ideals, and your personality to improve our company, our products, and our culture• Know and support our core values every single dayWorking at BitwiseWhen you come to work with us, you can expect to hop in on the ground floor of our company, contributing your ideas, helping make decisions, and bringing your unique vibe to our culture. You won't be on an island with us – we gather frequently outside of work hours, from team-builds to happy hours and all-hands meetings. Everyone contributes, everyone's heard, everyone has fun, and we're all the better for it.Our Benefits:• Top salaries because we're top performers• 4 weeks PTO – 5 weeks after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years• 11 paid federal holidays• 2 emergency days for snow, etc.• 24% 401k contribution via a 400% match on the first 6% from you. Don't utilize the full match? Unused matches come back to you as income. C'mon now!• 3 excellent health plans, 2 dental plans, and a vision plan, with up to 70% of the premium covered for you and your dependents• 100% covered life and disability insurances• $5,000 annual education assistance• 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. What to expect after applyingYou'll get an automated email from us right away just to let you know we got your application. From there, we'll:• Send over some additional materials about our company and benefits for you to review• Schedule a video call with you to discuss your application, our company, and your place in it• Put together a delightful offer package and record a video walkthrough of it for you• Keep the party going through the onboarding process. Your transition to us will be joyful and easy.Bitwise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our team.