Vannevar Labs

Senior Software Engineer, Perception Management

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense & National SecurityIndustries

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

Application Development
Front-end Architecture
Web Applications
Machine Learning
AI
UI/UX Design
Performance Optimization
Security for Classified Networks

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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