Senior Backend Engineer, Collection

Vannevar Labs

Senior Backend Engineer focusing on designing and building data collection applications for defense technology. Leading technical enhancements and collaborating with cross-functional teams for innovative solutions.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing scalable and robust software systems for data collection, with a strong proficiency in Python and AWS. Capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into technical solutions while providing mentorship to peers.

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Backend EngineeringData ScrapingDistributed SystemsPython ProficiencyAWS Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Backend EngineeringData ScrapingDistributed SystemsPythonAWSDatabase Technologies

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeamworkTechnical GuidanceMentorship

Industry Keywords

OSINT DataData Collection SolutionsSecurity ClearanceU.S. Person Status

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDistributed SystemsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop innovative software systems that collect data from multiple online sources
Gain and maintain access to hard-to-collect OSINT data
Ensure the systems are scalable and robust, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Collaborate with our mission team and product managers to translate user needs into data collection solutions
Collaborate with product and platform engineering teams to ensure data delivery
Improve existing data collection systems
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to peers

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years as a Backend Engineer or similar role
Experience scraping data or a strong desire to learn
Proficiency with distributed systems
Proficiency with Python, AWS, multiple database technologies
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
U.S. Person status is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S. only data systems with the ability to obtain security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Remote friendly with WeWork access
Unlimited PTO, shared downtime during the federal holiday calendar, and company-wide off time at the end of each year
401(k) match
Lifestyle & wellbeing stipends
Salary top-up during military reserve duty
Fully paid parental leave
Child and pet care reimbursement during travel