Careers

Make the World a Safer Place

Join Primer and help deliver trusted decision-ready AI for the world’s most critical organizations.

Primer exists to make the world a safer place.

We provide trusted decision-ready AI to the world's most critical organizations. Our software enables leaders, researchers, operators and analysts to better understand the changing world around us in real time and make informed decisions when the stakes are high.

Our Team

With deep expertise in AI, enterprise software, and decades of front-line experience in national security, we equip our customers with trusted AI tools for timely, informed decisions. Primer has a hybrid working environment, with offices in Arlington and San Francisco.

Our Culture

Join Primer for impactful work with other mission-driven professionals. Advance trusted AI, build practical solutions, and rapidly grow in your career. Learn from working alongside seasoned advisors and leading data scientists. Enjoy Primer camaraderie in and outside the office and drive tangible impact in the world.

Our Values

Customers First

We prioritize customer value above all else. We respect the consequential, real-world impact our clients can deliver when they achieve their missions, enabled by our products.

Play To Win, Win With Integrity

We act like owners, drive mission wins, and take responsibility for outcomes - holding ourselves accountable for our actions.  We move quickly, to be first-movers and AI industry thought leaders. We execute with conviction and focus, and pivot intentionally when necessary.

Constantly Curious

We are life-long learners, with the courage and humility necessary to fuel creativity. We know innovation requires risk taking, and we create safe spaces for exploration and examination.

Always Human

We value each other's humanity in order to bring our best selves to the hard work ahead.  The diversity of our experiences, ideas and ways of working makes us collectively better.  We are generous with our time and attention. We have fun together.

Explore our Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    Our comprehensive benefits prioritize the well-being of you and your family, offering premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, our wellness initiatives encompass mental health support and fitness incentives.

  • Programs for Parents

    Birthing parents receive up to 18 weeks of fully paid leave, while non-birthing parents enjoy 8 weeks. We also provide coverage for in vitro fertilization and egg freezing.

  • Home-office Stipend

    All new hires are offered stipends for home office setup and mobile phone and home internet expenses.

  • Flexible Time Off

    We value rest and rejuvenation outside of work and offer generous and flexible time off in addition to 12 paid holidays.

  • Retirement / 401K

    Start now to save for your future. We offer financial benefits and services to give you financial peace of mind.

  • Competitive Compensation

    Primer offers competitive salaries, equity, and robust benefits.

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