Mission-Critical Autonomy Software Engineer

Havoc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (1

Life Insurance

401k (Matching)

Unlimited PTO (2 week minimum)

Equity Package

Work / Home Office Stipend

Global Entry

Parental Leave (16 Weeks)

Health and Wellness Stipend

Job summary

HavocAI seeks a Mission Software Engineer to join its field‑deployable autonomy team in San Diego. You will build, deploy, and own software that keeps autonomous systems performing in real‑world environments, collaborating across networking, autonomy, and robotics to deliver mission‑ready solutions.

This role emphasizes solving tough problems, balancing speed with reliability, and delivering impact for national security and maritime operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with C++, Python, or Rust in a Linux development environment.
• Experience building software solutions that involve significant data processing and analysis.
• Ability to navigate and understand complex systems and established codebases quickly.
• Passion for working on mission-critical software with real-world impact.
• Must be a United States citizen and eligible for US Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own and Deliver Solutions: Take ownership of software solutions deployed to customers, ensuring high-quality delivery that meets mission objectives.
• Improve Mission Capabilities: Develop software that enhances HavocAI products for specific operational needs, collaborating with the platform engineering team to scale capabilities to broader use cases.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality.
• Analyze and Monitor: Create and leverage performance metrics for debugging and monitoring deployed systems.
• Troubleshoot and Resolve: Identify root causes of system issues, propose solutions, and coordinate next steps.
• Partner with End-Users: Collaborate with customers and end-users to translate needs into features while balancing user experience with technical constraints.
• Real-World Deployment

Skills

C++

Python

Rust

Linux

ROS

MOOS-IvP

Tools

ROS

MOOS-IvP

Job description

HavocAI seeks a Mission Software Engineer to join its field‑deployable autonomy team in San Diego. You will build, deploy, and own software that keeps autonomous systems performing in real‑world environments, collaborating across networking, autonomy, and robotics to deliver mission‑ready solutions.

This role emphasizes solving tough problems, balancing speed with reliability, and delivering impact for national security and maritime operations.