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We are a trusted partner for Department of Defense and commercial customers whose solutions require lower power, higher efficiency, and proven security.\nFounded as a 2021 spinout from a world-class security and computing systems R&D company, our team combines decades of experience in advanced semiconductor design with experience in advanced cryptography. Niobium is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio with additional locations in Portland, Oregon; Denver, Colorado; and Columbus, Ohio.The preferred location for this position is Portland, Oregon but we will not be limited by geography for the right candidate.\nOur values are at the heart of every decision we make and we understand that each member of our talented team is the key to our on-going success. For those reasons, we've designed a highly competitive benefits program to support employees and their families. 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