Senior Frontend Engineer
GridFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should have 7+ years of professional experience in frontend software development, with expertise in TypeScript and React, including advanced topics like state management and performance optimization. A keen eye for design, attention to detail, customer obsession, and product intuition are essential. Prior experience as a senior engineer or tech lead, with a demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers, is also required. Familiarity with backend APIs, Node, Postgres, OpenSearch, and an active security clearance or the ability to obtain one are considered advantageous.
The Senior Software Engineer will design, build, and ship defense tech applications and features using TypeScript, React, Tailwind, and Node.js. They will partner with customers, mission owners, designers, and engineers to understand user workflows and create effective solutions. This role involves contributing improvements to core libraries and frontend tooling, mentoring other engineers, and helping to define the future of the product. The engineer will also work in cross-functional teams embedded with customers globally and serve as a technical expert influencing frontend development across the organization.
Advanced data collection for national security
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.