HavocAI
Mission Software Engineer - San Diego
$150K–$185K
San Diego · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Feb 20, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years with C++, Python, or Rust in a Linux development environment.
- Education
- A strong engineering background, ideally in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics; no degree requirement stated.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a United States citizen and eligible for US Clearance.
About the job
Build, deploy, and support mission-ready software for autonomous systems, working with customers and multidisciplinary teams in operational environments.
What you'll do
- Develop and deliver software capabilities for customer missions and broader product use cases.
- Collaborate with customers and multidisciplinary teams to plan, build, and test functionality.
- Monitor system performance, debug issues, identify root causes, and coordinate resolutions.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of experience with C++, Python, or Rust in a Linux development environment.
- Experience building software involving significant data processing and analysis.
- Must be a United States citizen and eligible for US Clearance.
- Must be based in the San Diego, CA area or willing to relocate; onsite presence is required.
Nice to have
- Experience developing and testing multi-agent autonomous systems in real-world scenarios.
- Familiarity with robotics and autonomy frameworks such as ROS or MOOS-IvP.
Pay
$150K – $185K (USD, base salary)
Tools
C++, Python, Rust, Linux, ROS, MOOS-IvP
AI focus
Develop and deploy software for autonomous systems, including capabilities for multi-agent autonomy.
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