Vannevar Labs

Senior Software Engineer, Frontend

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense Technology, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

Frontend Engineering
UI Development
Geospatial Visualization
Data Analysis
Agentic AI
User Interface (UI)
Software Design
Software Implementation

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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