C2 Software Frontend Engineer

Harmattan AI; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A next-generation defense firm in Paris is seeking a skilled Front-End Engineer to build the Human-Machine Interface for their tactical Command and Control system. This role involves developing interactive maps and real-time video streams, ensuring high-performance benchmarks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a deep understanding of state management, experience in defense or aerospace domains, and at least 5-6 years in shipping web applications. This is a pivotal opportunity to contribute to autonomous defense systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-6 years of experience shipping production-grade web applications.
• Experience in complex data visualization.
• High empathy for user experience in high-stress environments.

Responsabilités

• Build interactive maps and geospatial overlays for the Common Operational Picture.
• Develop a low-latency video player for simultaneous streaming.
• Create tools for mission planning and command.
• Design a state management system for high-frequency data processing.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams.
• Maintain strict performance benchmarks, especially for rendering.

Connaissances

State management

Real-time data flow

Geospatial mapping libraries

React

Vue

User empathy

Formation

B.S. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Outils

Mapbox

Leaflet

Cesium

WebGL

Canvas

Description du poste

About Us

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.

Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Front-End Engineer to join our C2 Core team in Paris. In this role, you will be responsible for the operator's viewport into the battlefield, building the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) for our tactical Command and Control (C2) system.

You will enter a context where cognitive load management is just as critical as software performance. The UI you build will run on tactical PCs in the field, requiring seamless real-time updates for the Common Operational Picture (COP), rendering multiple live video streams, and providing an intuitive interface for planning missions and commanding a fleet of robots.

Responsibilities

• COP Visualization: Build interactive maps and 2D/3D geospatial overlays displaying real-time robot telemetry, sensor data, and mission routes.




• Real-Time Video Grid: Develop a low-latency, resilient video player interface capable of handling multiple simultaneous streams without freezing the main UI thread.




• Mission Planning & Command: Create interactive tools for operators to draw waypoints, set mission parameters, and issue instant commands to the fleet.




• Performance Architecture: Design a state management system capable of processing high-frequency data from the backend bus without causing UI jitter or memory leaks.




• Collaborative Development: Work closely with UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and mission planning algorithm designers to refine workflows and ensure absolute minimum clicks for the operator.




• Optimisation: Ensure the UI maintains strict performance benchmarks, such as consistent 60fps rendering, even during high-frequency map updates.

Candidate Requirements

• Educational Background: B.S. or M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.




• Professional Experience: At least 5-6 years of experience shipping production-grade web applications with complex data visualisation.

  Technical Expertise:




• Deep understanding of complex state management and real-time data flow.




• Experience with geospatial mapping libraries (e.g., Mapbox, Leaflet, Cesium) or rendering APIs (WebGL, Canvas).




• Familiarity with modern frameworks like React or Vue.




• Domain Knowledge: Previous experience in defense, aerospace, fintech, or high-reliability domains where real-time data rendering is critical.




• UX & Cognitive Load Awareness: High degree of user empathy; ability to design interfaces for high-stress environments where operators cannot afford distractions or confusing error states.




• Proven Leadership & Ownership: A \"mission-driven\" and \"product-oriented\" mindset with a willingness to take full ownership of the frontend architecture.




• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary startup environment.

We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.