Creators First. Mission Always.
Who We Are
Narlycode builds mission‑critical software with some of the biggest names in defense — Amentum, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon. Yeah, we know. Not your typical startup squad.
We design analytics, AI systems, full‑stack apps, mobile tools, and everything in between. If it moves data, powers decisions, or helps real people do real work, we build it — clean, fast, and with zero nonsense.
We’re a team of creators who actually love this stuff. We show up to make software that feels good to use and even better to ship. Think startup energy meets enterprise‑level execution.
We partner with the nation’s top defense contractors to deliver work that actually matters — and we do it together.
Why We Exist
We didn’t wake up one day and say, “Let’s start a company.” It was more like: “Why does no one put creators first?”
Guy Kawasaki says great companies exist to make meaning — to make life better, fix what’s broken, or protect what’s worth keeping.
After ten years of searching for a place that truly valued creators, we realized it didn’t exist. So we built Narlycode as a space where creators get a real n = 1 experience — autonomy, ownership, and room to build cool things that matter.
Here’s your bucket and shovel. Let’s make something incredible.
What We Value
Narlycode runs on a few simple truths:
Always tell the truth — honesty is the ultimate productivity hack
Invest in the next generation — teach what you know, lift as you climb
Find your ikigai — work that feels meaningful hits different
Everyone sweeps the floor — no egos, no divas
Code wins arguments — show, don’t tell
Read books — curiosity compounds
Be a contrarian — think for yourself
Stay hungry. Stay foolish. — stay weird, stay ambitious
Nothing is permanent (except this list)
What We Offer
Flexible hourly pay — you control your time off
200% 401(k) match up to the IRS limit ($72k in 2026) with instant vesting
ICHRA that reimburses your health, dental, and vision premiums
FSA and HSA options
Life insurance + long‑term disability
$250/month to hang out and have fun with other narwhals
$100/month for giving back and supporting causes you care about
Annual onesie upgrade (yes, really)
Ready to Build Something Meaningful?
If you’re a builder, a tinkerer, a problem‑solver, or someone who just wants to make cool things that matter — you’ll fit right in.
Let’s build with purpose. Let’s build with people who care. Let’s build something that actually moves the needle — together.