Vannevar Labs

Staff Software Engineer

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense Technology, Artificial Intelligence, National SecurityIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 7+ years of professional experience in full stack software development, with prior experience as a staff engineer or tech lead. Expertise in React, TypeScript, and Node.js is required, along with a demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior engineers. Familiarity with relational databases, caching technologies, object stores, and distributed search systems is necessary. An active or previous TS/SCI clearance is a plus, and willingness to travel onsite quarterly is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Staff Software Engineer will lead the growth of the Perception Management platform, setting technical direction, shaping architecture and design, and integrating applications. They will partner with customers, mission owners, designers, and other engineers to understand user workflows and create solutions. Responsibilities include mentoring other engineers, defining the standard for enterprise-grade applications, and shaping the future platform strategy. They will also design, build, and ship defense tech applications and features using TypeScript, React, Tailwind, and Node.js, and define the strategy for continuous deployment of platform applications.

Skills

TypeScript
React
Tailwind
Node.js
Full Stack Development
Architecture
Design
Data Discovery
Continuous Deployment
AI
Defense Technology

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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