Galois

Galois

Formal methods for high-assurance systems

Overview

Galois applies formal methods and functional programming to build trust in critical systems used in aerospace, defense, government, fintech, and healthcare. Its work focuses on proving software and hardware behave correctly through mathematical proofs, not just tests, using tools like Cryptol for cryptographic specifications and SAW for verification. The company translates research into real-world technology for agencies and industry partners and spins out specialized companies to commercialize its innovations, while remaining employee-owned. Its goal is to deliver verifiable, high-assurance software and hardware for safety- and mission-critical applications.

About Galois

Simplify's Rating
Why Galois is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Government & Public Sector

Cybersecurity

Aerospace

Defense

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$107.4M

Headquarters

Portland, Oregon

Founded

1999

Get referred to Galois

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DARPA's $12.6 million COOP award validates Galois's continuous-correctness platform through April 2026.
  • On March 31, 2026, Galois released an AADL Library for SysMLv2 with Collins Aerospace.
  • In January 2026, CAMET became free for ten users, widening adoption and upsell.

What critics are saying

  • Galois depends on government customers; COOP ended April 2026, forcing replacement revenue.
  • Free CAMET undercuts recurring license revenue unless Enterprise sales quickly offset losses.
  • If DARPA and ARPA-H funding dries up, Galois becomes an endangered services boutique.

What makes Galois unique

  • Galois still sells mathematical proofs for critical systems, not testing, as of August 2026.
  • Its 2026 AI-for-formal-methods stack targets legacy code, specification generation, and Rust transpilation.
  • The company keeps spinning out niche businesses, including ExistX and Niobium Microsystems.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Funding

Total Funding

$107.4M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

9 Rounds

Support Program funding comparison data is currently unavailable. We're working to provide this information soon!
Support Program Funding Comparison
Coming Soon

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company Equity

Mental Health Support

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

0%

Recently Posted Jobs

Sign up to get curated job recommendations

Galois is Hiring for 4 Jobs on Simplify!

Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today

Don't see your dream role? Check out thousands of other roles on Simplify. Browse all jobs →