HavocAI · 6 hours ago
Software Engineer - International Compliance
Greater Boston
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expHavocAI is a leader in collaborative autonomy, focusing on solving complex human problems through advanced technology. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead international software development efforts and ensure compliance with export regulations while collaborating with teams globally.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the architectural split of HavocAI’s software stack into EAR-controlled and export-cleared components
Define and enforce code boundaries, documentation standards, and compliance workflows for international development
Build the engineering processes and tooling required for safe collaboration with international teams (e.g., repo partitioning, access controls, CI/CD for multi-country builds)
Develop and maintain software interfaces that support integrations across diverse commercial and international platforms
Partner with global engineering teams to deploy and integrate autonomy software onto vessels and systems in multiple countries
Collaborate with autonomy, perception, embedded, and mission systems teams to ensure consistent functionality across U.S. and export versions of the autonomy stack
Conduct technical reviews to ensure export-cleared code meets quality, safety, and performance requirements
Serve as the primary technical lead for the commercial & international integration team, mentoring engineers and guiding technical direction
Travel internationally to support integration efforts, partner onboarding, and engineering coordination
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in C++
Familiarity with export compliance concepts (EAR/ITAR) or experience working in regulated or classified environments
Experience architecting or maintaining large, modular codebases with strict interface boundaries
Experience with ROS/ROS2, autonomy frameworks, or real-world robotic systems
Strong background with Linux, modern software tooling, and CI/CD pipelines
Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate across distributed, multicultural teams
Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance
Preferred
Experience leading engineering teams or acting as a technical lead
Background integrating systems across multiple international engineering organizations
Experience building governance processes for access control, code segregation, or multi-tier software distribution
Familiarity with maritime systems and communication protocols (CAN, NMEA2000, J1939)
Experience developing software intended for commercial deployment at scale
Benefits
100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
Life Insurance
Ability to participate in the companies 401k program
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
Company
HavocAI
HavocAI is revolutionizing maritime autonomy.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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2025-10-19
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