Vannevar Labs

Forward Deployed Engineer

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense & National Security, Intelligence, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess at least 4 years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or in a similar role, demonstrating the ability to build and own features end-to-end. Strong communication and teamwork skills are required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will engineer and own software solutions deployed to customers, build software that helps users unlock value within data holdings including large-scale text, multimedia, and geospatial datasets, write code to improve products and scale capabilities, and collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to plan, build, and deliver complex software features. You will also travel up to 20% of the time to meet with mission owners and deliver capabilities, working closely with other engineers, product designers, and former military officers.

Skills

Software Development
Data Management
Multimedia Processing
Geospatial Data
Large-scale Data Handling
Languages (over 46 languages)

Vannevar Labs

Advanced data collection for national security

About Vannevar Labs

Vannevar Labs enhances national security by providing advanced data collection and analysis tools primarily for government agencies and defense contractors. Their main product, Decrypt, simplifies the process of gathering public data from hard-to-reach sources while ensuring secure and anonymous data collection. This platform decentralizes data collection, pulling information from various global sources without requiring user interaction, using layered obfuscation methods to protect data integrity and user identities. Decrypt's open architecture allows for quick integration with other applications, making it adaptable to various needs. Vannevar Labs operates on a subscription-based model, charging clients for access to Decrypt, which ensures a steady revenue stream. The company's goal is to leverage technology to improve national security and maintain its reputation as a trusted provider in the defense sector.

Key Metrics

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$89MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Palantir Technologies in the defense sector.
Potential regulatory scrutiny over data privacy and AI ethics.
Dependence on government contracts vulnerable to budget and political changes.

Differentiation

Vannevar Labs integrates advanced NLP and computer vision for national security solutions.
Decrypt platform decentralizes data collection, ensuring secure and anonymous data gathering.
Open architecture allows Decrypt to integrate with government and commercial applications.

Upsides

Raised $75M in Series B funding, boosting product development and expansion.
Decrypt deployed across 15 key government agencies, generating $25M in sales.
Growing demand for AI-driven cybersecurity aligns with Vannevar Labs' offerings.

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