[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Data at Vannevar Labs

Remote

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess 7+ years of professional software development experience, with expertise in Typescript, Node.js, Opensearch/Elasticsearch, Postgres, and AWS. Prior experience using Python for data engineering in production is also required. Experience in reverse engineering and developing AI-native products are considered advantageous, as is competency in React. An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one, along with a willingness to travel quarterly, is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will design, build, and ship the data layer of an AI-powered digital forensics platform. This includes reverse engineering new data sources and types, architecting and operating cloud data pipelines for automated ingestion, and designing, implementing, and maintaining storage, search, and AI systems for forensics data. The role also involves contributing foundational building blocks such as data models, APIs, and system architecture.

Skills

Backend Engineering
Data Engineering
AI
Cloud Storage
Data Ingestion
Data Extraction
API Design
Reverse Engineering
Digital Forensics

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.

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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