Mission Software Engineer - San Diego

The role

You will build, deploy, and own software for autonomous systems in operational environments. You will work across networking, autonomy, systems integration, and robotics to create mission-ready solutions.

What you will do

• Take ownership of software solutions deployed to customers
• Develop software that enhances HavocAI products for specific operational needs
• Collaborate with the platform engineering team to scale capabilities
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
• Create and leverage performance metrics for debugging and monitoring deployed systems
• Identify root causes of system issues and propose solutions
• Collaborate with customers and end-users to translate needs into features
• Real-World Deployment

Required qualifications

• Strong engineering background, ideally in fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
• 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

Nice to have

• Experience developing and testing multi-agent autonomous systems deployed in real-world scenarios
• Familiarity with robotics and autonomy frameworks such as ROS or MOOS-IvP
• Experience working with flight systems, safety-critical software, or hardware integration
• Understanding of distributed communication networks and messaging standards
• Knowledge of military systems and operational tactics

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
• Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
• Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching)
• Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum
• Equity Package
• Work / Home Office Stipend
• Global Entry
• 16 Week Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend

Before you apply

• Must be based in the San Diego, CA area or willing to relocate
• Must be a United States citizen and eligible for US Clearance

About the company

Havoc is a leader in all-domain collaborative autonomy. It was founded in 2024 and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.