Senior Full-Stack Engineer
MercuryFull Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates must possess a minimum of 4 years of software development experience building user-facing products, along with at least 4 years of experience building responsive and performant web UIs. Furthermore, they should have 2+ years of full stack development experience, including familiarity with relational databases such as Postgres, caching technologies like Redis, and object stores like S3. A demonstrated knowledge of tools and best practices for testing web applications is highly desirable, and candidates must be a US resident or citizen.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will develop applications for classified networks, implement new features and user interfaces, and architect efficient and reusable front-end systems to drive complex web applications. You will collaborate with Designers, Product Managers, Mission, and Software Engineers to deliver compelling user-facing products, own and ship significant features along with architectural changes, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers.
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.