Sr. UX Engineer

About Us:

Collaborative autonomy is how self-tasking teams of machines will solve hard human problems, and HavocAI is an unquestioned leader in collaborative autonomy. We set the standard for autonomous surface vessels for a wide range of defense and commercial maritime missions. Success requires us to grow quickly, and we’re looking for teammates who are passionate about solving hard problems, about pushing the envelope, and about preventing conflict and saving lives. Ambition is welcome to apply within.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Sr. UX Engineer with 8+ years of experience to help build rich, interactive map-based web applications. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across both UX design and frontend engineering, bringing complex datasets to life with elegant, high-performance interfaces.

You’ll be responsible for implementing core features in React, working with WebGL and geospatial libraries to deliver dynamic visualization experiences. You’ll collaborate with designers, backend engineers, and product managers to translate user needs into intuitive, scalable UI components and workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build performant, responsive, and accessible user interfaces for map-based applications.

• Develop core functionality using React and visualization libraries such as Mapbox, Leaflet, or Deck.gl.

• Collaborate with designers to ensure user needs are reflected in implemented UIs.

• Integrate data from backend services using REST or GraphQL.

• Optimize rendering and frontend performance, particularly for large datasets.

• Help maintain and expand our component library and design system.

• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code with an eye toward scalability and reusability.

• Participate in UX reviews, usability testing, and cross-functional design sessions.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of professional experience in frontend development and UX-focused engineering roles.

• Proficient in React and JavaScript (or TypeScript), including component design, state management, and hooks.

• Experience building interactive map-based UIs with Mapbox, Leaflet, or similar libraries.

• Familiarity with WebGL or libraries like Deck.gl, Three.js, or D3.

• Understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards, and modern frontend workflows.

• Comfortable working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.

• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous data flows.

• Strong attention to detail, especially when translating designs into functional interfaces.

• U.S. citizenship required due to project requirements.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with geospatial data and 2D/3D visualizations.

• Exposure to TypeScript, WebAssembly, or frontend performance profiling tools.

• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, etc.).Understanding of design systems and reusable component architecture.

• Interest in UI/UX research, interaction design, or data visualization best practices.

Location:

• This position will be a Hybrid position and must sit within commuting distance to Austin, TX, Boston, MA, Providence, RI, San Diego, CA, or Washington D.C.

• Some travel is required

Benefits:

• 100% Employer paid Health, 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

Our Values:

• Innovation: We are driven to break new ground. Every day presents an opportunity to challenge the status quo, think boldly, and deliver advanced solutions that transform the future of defense technology.

• Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and trust in all our actions and partnerships.

• Mission-Driven: We are focused on achieving impactful outcomes that align with our core mission—protecting lives through innovation.

• Forward-Leaning: We continuously seek out new opportunities and remain at the forefront of technological advancements. We embrace change and anticipate the challenges of tomorrow with confidence and creativity.

• Ownership of All Tasks: At HavocAI, no problem is too complex or too trivial. We believe that greatness comes from tackling the hardest challenges, but also in handling the smallest, sometimes thankless, tasks with the same level of commitment and care.

• Servant Leadership: We lead by serving others, whether it’s supporting our employees, partners, or the broader community. Empowering those around us is key to achieving long-term success and making a lasting impact.

HavocAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.