Senior Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2025.
About Primordial Labs
We're building the next generation interface for commanding autonomous systems in the real world. Our core product, Anura, translates spoken or typed intent into structured actions across drones, sensors, and mission software-enabling faster, more intuitive control in high-stakes environments. We’re a distributed team of engineers, operators, and technologists focused on deploying reliable autonomy at the tactical edge.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer to join our team. This is a pivotal role for a team member who thrives in a fast-paced, startup environment and is passionate about solving complex problems with real-world impact. In this role, you will be instrumental in contributing to the product, collaborating on engineering efforts, and helping to foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation. This role requires a hands-on contributor who can both solve problems and contribute directly to development.
What You'll Do
Product & System Development: Transform innovative ideas and research into robust, production-grade software for autonomous platforms, actively contributing to coding and system design.
Collaborative Development: Collaborate closely with the R&D team to turn concepts and prototypes into robust, high-performance production code, ensuring clear objectives and timelines.
Performance & Optimization: Conduct performance analysis and apply low-level optimizations for efficiency, portability, and scalability, tackling complex problem-solving in critical areas.
Systems Integration: Integrate developer software with robotic systems, sensors, and other hardware.
About You
Demonstrated expertise in C++ and/or Python.
Demonstrated expertise in data structures, algorithms, and system-level programming concepts (e.g., threading, synchronization, and memory management).
Demonstrated expertise in debugging, profiling, and optimizing complex software systems.
Desirable Qualities
Familiarity with autonomy, performance-critical systems or robotics.
Experience with machine learning methods for natural language processing and autonomy.
Experience with embedded systems and real-time applications.
Important Qualification Note: Due to the nature of our work and federal compliance requirements, this position strictly requires U.S. Citizenship and current residency within the United States. Please note that Permanent Residency (Green Card status) or visa sponsorship cannot satisfy these specific regulatory requirements.
Compensation
Compensation for this position includes a target base salary of $120,000 - $180,000 annually, with the specific figure determined by the candidate's experience level.
We’re committed to fair and equitable compensation and are happy to explain how we determine our salary ranges, just ask!
Our Benefits
Beyond a Competitive Salary, we provide a significant equity stake, aligning your growth with ours.
100% Remote: This role is fully remote, open to residents across the US. We believe that talent knows no borders (well, except for the US in this case!).
Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans so you and your family can stay healthy and worry free.
Retirement Planning: Plan for tomorrow with our 401(k) package, complete with a generous 6% company match.
Generous DTO: Our generous Discretionary Time off (DTO) policy is all about helping you take the breaks you deserve and live your healthiest, most fulfilling life.
Elite Technology Package: Enjoy an elite technology package to make your work effortless and efficient.
Our Interview Process
Our interview process is designed to be thorough and respectful of your time. It typically includes:
Conversation with the People Team: Lets get to know one another first!
Screener Interview: A 30-minute discussion about relevant engineering concepts and your past experience.
Offline Coding Test: We provide an at-your-own-pace test focused on algorithm and system design. After completion, you'll present your solution in a follow-up call. This allows us to understand your thought processes and technical approach.
Technical Collaboration & Team Q&A: Walk through a recent code sample with the engineering team, discuss your design choices, and ask us anything about our stack, culture, and day to day work.
We are committed to a low-stress interview experience-no trick questions or brain teasers!
Primordial Labs is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a welcoming and respectful environment for everyone. Discrimination and harassment have no place here. We firmly believe that a diverse team enriches our problem-solving capabilities, sparks greater creativity, and ultimately leads to a better product and a more vibrant company.
We understand that great talent comes from various paths and that passion and transferable skills are invaluable. At Primordial Labs, what truly matters is your ability to make an impact, your dedication to our mission, and your capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative atmosphere. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where you can contribute your unique talents, expand your skills, and learn continuously. If you’re driven to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification.