Senior Software Engineer - Hybrid

Reposted 13 Days Ago
Seattle, WA
In-Office
150K-210K
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Software • Defense
We're on a mission to deliver the best tech to the people that keep us safe.
The Role
Develop software for embedded Linux devices, focusing on integrating hardware and optimizing algorithms for GPU performance, while leading deployment efforts.
Summary Generated by Built In

Vannevar is a defense technology company building AI to deter our adversaries. In the 21st century, conflict moves at algorithmic speed and foresight equals firepower. Our agentic AI is purpose-built to compete with China—from cross-Strait conflict to gray zone coercion. Trained on the most mission-relevant datasets in defense, our technology models adversary behavior, simulates campaigns, and recommends the best course of action to decision makers. Our AI systems are some of the most trusted in the industry and actively used on the front lines of the Indo-Pacific to keep the peace and save lives.

Exceptional technology starts with exceptional people. Vannevar is a small agile team combining world-class engineers with veteran strategists who bring deep expertise in defense and tradecraft. We’re building a company defined by mission impact, user empathy, and disciplined growth. In just three years, we grew from $3M to $80M in ARR, achieved early profitability, and reached unicorn status—proving that disruption doesn’t require an ego, and staying power doesn’t mean standing still.

About the role
The sensing team at Vannevar Labs is building a new hardware product that supports a widespread need for relatively low cost, attritable, and easily coordinated sensing. We’re looking for a talented software engineer to build and deliver a best in class platform for managing, operating, and deploying physical sensors.
You will be a member of a cross-functional team made up of software and hardware engineers, machine learning specialists, former military officers, and product strategists. You will be expected to own critical product features and contribute to the overall direction of the platform we are building.
What you'll do
  • Develop application software running on embedded Linux devices that integrates with software defined radios, remote networking hardware, and various sensor hardware
  • Own software integration and test/validation of various hardware components into our product
  • Lead deployment of signal processing and machine learning algorithms into production and optimize them for running on GPU accelerated hardware
  • Build modular software solutions that allow for integrating a variety of networking solutions, software defined radio hardware, and other physical devices.
Qualifications (must haves)
  • 6+ years of experience in software development with a general purpose programming language
  • Proven experience owning features end-to-end from development, test, and release
  • Experience developing applications targeting Linux operating systems 
  • Experience developing software for IoT devices, robotic equipment, or other embedded systems
  • Experience working closely with hardware engineers to troubleshoot, bring up and validate systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be a U.S. resident or citizen
  • Must be able to work in-office (hybrid) in Seattle, WA
Qualifications (nice to haves)
  • Experience with C++, Python, and/or Typescript
  • Experience with software defined radio and associated software toolchains
  • Experience working with hardware accelerators, NVIDIA Jetson compute, tensor cores, and/or GPUs
  • Experience with various relational and non-relational database systems
What we offer

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $210,000 + equity + 401K match. Within the range, individual pay is determined by experience, relevant education, and/or training.

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Unlimited PTO including competitive vacation and holiday schedules
  • Lifestyle stipends - Monthly mental health, wellness & fitness stipend, in-home office setup stipend and family planning assistance
  • Salary top-up during military reserve duty
  • Fully paid parental leave
  • Child and pet care reimbursement during travel

Vannevar Labs is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
 
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't feel like you're a perfect fit. If you're passionate about contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you!
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all applicants. Official emails from the company will come from an @vannevarlabs.com domain. Under no circumstances will a legitimate representative from our company contact you to request passwords, financial information, or other sensitive personal data. Please be vigilant of potential scams.

Top Skills

C++
Embedded Systems
Gpus
Iot
Linux
Non-Relational Databases
Nvidia Jetson
Python
Relational Databases
Software Defined Radios
Typescript

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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
130 Employees
Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

Since our founding in 2019, Vannevar Labs has been building software for the country's most critical national security problems. We believe our military service members and intelligence officers deserve access to the best technology American innovation can offer, and we are building great products for this mission. Our founders have 30 years of combined experience across national security, government sales, CIA, In-Q-Tel and the DoD. We're supported by a number of VCs, including Felicis, DFJ Growth, Point72, Costanoa, and General Catalyst.

Why Work With Us

We pride ourselves on being a team of passionate, low-ego professionals who share a commitment to excellence and a genuine concern for the people and projects we work on. Additionally, we pride ourselves on being a company that truly values its employees and their well being.

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Remote Workspace

Employees work remotely.

We are a fully remote company with satellite offices in New York and Washington DC.

Typical time on-site: None
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