Field Software Engineer
HavocAI · Remote · Remote ·
COMPENSATION
$150k – $175k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Field-based role (US)
- Linux + Python/C++
- Autonomous systems
- US Citizenship required
- Extensive travel
Join Havoc as a Field Software Engineer to bridge the gap between engineering and operations. You will embed with customers to deploy, configure, and modify HavocAI autonomous systems in real-world environments, ensuring reliable performance during missions and demonstrations.
This position requires extensive travel within the continental United States to support field testing and integrations. You will work closely with autonomy, hardware, and software teams to resolve technical issues and improve system reliability directly in the field.
What you'll do
- Deploy and configure autonomous systems for customer demonstrations and operations
- Travel to sites for field testing, integrations, and mission support
- Develop and modify software in the field to solve immediate problems
- Integrate systems with customer platforms, sensors, and communications
- Diagnose software, networking, and hardware issues under operational conditions
- Analyze logs and telemetry to identify root causes and validate fixes
- Build internal tools and automation to improve operational efficiency
- Train operators and support customer onboarding and technical demos
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent experience
- One plus years of experience in software, systems, or field engineering
- Strong Linux skills and command-line troubleshooting ability
- Proficiency in C++, Python, Go, or TypeScript
- Familiarity with networking, APIs, containers, or distributed systems
- Excellent communication skills for working with diverse stakeholders
- Willingness to travel 50-75% of the time within the US
- U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance
Nice to have
- Experience with ROS2, DDS, Docker, or Kubernetes
- Knowledge of PX4, ArduPilot, or autonomy frameworks
- Familiarity with tactical networks or command and control software
- Experience with embedded interfaces like CAN, UART, or Ethernet
- Background in DoD, government, or aerospace programs
- Active U.S. security clearance
Stack
- Linux
- C++
- Python
- Go
- TypeScript
- ROS2
- Docker
- Kubernetes
How you'll work
- Extensive travel (50-75%) within continental US
- Field-based deployment and customer site work
- Collaboration with remote engineering teams
What you get
- 100% employer-paid health insurance
- Dental and vision coverage for family
- Employer-paid life insurance
- 401k program with matching
- Unlimited PTO with two-week minimum
- Equity package
- Work from home office stipend
- Global Entry reimbursement
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Monthly health and wellness stipend