ABOUT US:

HavocAI is an innovative defense technology company making scalable maritime autonomy a reality. We are pioneering an end-to-end solution for planning, tasking and control of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). As we continue to quickly grow, we are looking for motivated individuals that are inspired to work within an extremely energetic, creative, and innovative team that is passionate about maritime robotics and exploring the open ocean. We work in a highly dynamic environment where collaboration and idea sharing are a way of life.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, focusing on backend development.
• Deep knowledge and expertise in Go.
• Significant experience designing and building highly concurrent, distributed systems.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Strong API design and development skills.
• Solid understanding of system architecture, data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization.
• Proven ability to independently drive backend projects from concept to completion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience in IoT, robotics, or related fields.
• Strong networking knowledge and experience troubleshooting network-related issues.
• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Background working with hardware integrations or embedded systems.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience who excels in developing highly concurrent and distributed systems using Go. In this role, you’ll build, scale, and optimize robust backend services and distributed system architectures. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Go, excels in complex problem-solving, and enjoys collaborating in a dynamic startup environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Architect, implement, and maintain scalable, highly concurrent backend services using Go.
• Develop distributed systems capable of handling high throughput and reliability.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, platform teams, and embedded developers to integrate services across applications and devices.
• Optimize backend performance and troubleshoot concurrency and scalability issues.
• Ensure rigorous security practices and standards in backend development.
• Write high-quality code, conduct thorough reviews, and maintain excellent documentation.