--- title: 'General Application at Biofire' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/general-application-biofire-broomfield-80q64evnzygv' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # General Application at Biofire - **Company:** Biofire - **Location:** Broomfield, CO - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2023-04-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/biofire/82b3845f-0f83-473a-817f-be14f1f20ee5 ## Job description ## WHO WE ARE Biofire Technologies is on a mission to give gun owners better tools for reducing preventable gun injuries and deaths, especially among children. We believe our technology, combined with a best-in-class customer experience, will define the future of firearms safety for the next generation. Our mission-driven approach has earned support from the firearm community, the tech world, and the media. Biofire employees encompass a diverse range of talents, including world-class engineers who have designed and tested firearms, medical devices, robots, cars, satellites, rockets, and supersonic jets; expert technicians from aerospace, defense tech, special forces, and gunsmithing; and elite operators from high-tech, advanced manufacturing, and regulated industries. Whether building the product or powering the company behind it, every Biofire team member is united by an obsession with safety, reliability, and operational excellence. ## OUR CULTURE Reducing accidental firearm injuries and deaths requires original thinking and authentic collaboration, so we’re deeply invested in building a team and culture that can achieve that mission together. Team members enjoy autonomy and flexibility from day one, so expect to be immediately tasked with solving challenging problems and building new systems that work. We’ll hold you accountable for executing on audacious goals, giving and receiving honest feedback, and helping your teammates succeed. You’ll receive respect, kindness, and support from every direction while you figure out how to get it all done. ## QUALIFICATIONS If you think you will succeed in this role, and love the work you’ll do, we encourage you to apply regardless of your background. We evaluate candidates based on their unique talents and fit for our needs, not a rigid list of qualifications. ## DIVERSITY & INCLUSION We’re bringing innovation to a technological problem that has persisted for decades, so we depend on diverse, inclusive, and collaborative teams to break new ground and do great work. We welcome people from all qualified backgrounds, and we don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, political affiliation, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. ## LOCATION AND HOURS Our dog-friendly, state-of-the-art headquarters is located in beautiful Broomfield, Colorado, between Boulder and Denver. Most roles require team members to frequently collaborate in person, but you will enjoy the flexibility to work from home when you need to. We trust you to communicate with your team to find the balance that works. ## COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & PERKS We’ll need you to bring your very best, so we give you what you need to do a great job. You’ll enjoy flexible hours, coworkers you will like, respect, and be inspired by, and all the technical resources you might need at our Broomfield HQ office. In addition to competitive pay, you will receive: - Stock Options in Biofire, 401(k), HSA - and other financial benefits - Medical Insurance - including plan options with $0 payroll deduction - Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans - with $0 payroll deduction - Generous Vacation and Sick time and 13 Paid Holidays - Parental Leave - and other family-building, adoption and surrogacy benefits ## ELIGIBILITY This role handles information subject to US Export Control Regulations. Applicants must be (a) a citizen of the United States; (b) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (“Green Card” holder); or (c) a person admitted into the United States as an asylee or refugee to be considered for the position. ## About Biofire ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Biofire develops and manufactures the Biofire Smart Gun, a 9mm firearm that uses biometric fingerprint and 3D facial recognition to ensure only authorized users can fire it. - **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed, Series A) - **Headquarters**: Broomfield, Colorado, United States - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Kai Kloepfer (CEO) and Timothee de Mierry (Co-Founder & CFO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Firearms safety technology / Defense & Space - **Target customers**: B2C gun owners for home defense, with exploration into law enforcement and military markets. - **Mission**: “Give gun owners better tools for reducing preventable gun injuries and deaths, especially among children and teens.” ## Products & Services - **Biofire Smart Gun**: A 9mm pistol equipped with the proprietary Guardian Biometric Engine, combining fingerprint scanning and 3D facial recognition. The firearm is always locked when not held by an authorized user and unlocks instantly upon being picked up by an enrolled user. Supports multiple user enrollment and personalized settings. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $2.8M (third-party estimate) / Total funding of $37.2M - **Notable Investors**: Founders Fund (led Series A), other investors across Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds. - **Growth Signals**: 43.1% YoY employee growth (49–63 employees depending on source); active hiring with 15+ open positions; product launched to customers in April 2024; recognized as a Built In Best Place to Work. ## Competitive Advantages - Proprietary dual biometric system (fingerprint + 3D facial recognition) that operates instantly and reliably. - “Always locked, instantly accessible” design eliminates trade-off between safe storage and quick access. - Developed and validated with professional operators (law enforcement, military). - Team brings deep experience from SpaceX, Palantir, Amazon, Boom Supersonic, and medical device companies. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling manufacturing and supply chain (actively hiring for supply chain, manufacturing, and operations roles). - Expanding into law enforcement and military markets. - Continuing product refinement and exploring new smart gun categories. ## Why Work Here - Mission-driven environment focused on reducing firearm accidents and unauthorized use. - Hybrid workspace (flexible on-site/remote, typical time on-site is flexible). - World-class engineering culture with a high density of senior technical talent (30% technical staff). - Recognized by Built In as a top workplace. - Opportunity to define a new product category at the intersection of consumer electronics, biometrics, and firearms. ## Sources 1. 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