Senior Frontend Engineer

📋 Description

• • Develop scalable, performant user interfaces using React.
• • Implement complex workflows and UI components for data-rich applications.
• • Build interfaces that support real-time data, operational decision-making, and mission-critical workflows.
• • Deliver intuitive, reliable user experiences for complex technical systems.
• • Integrate frontend systems with backend services using REST, GraphQL, or similar APIs.
• • Optimize rendering performance for large datasets and real-time updates.
• • Ensure responsive, reliable performance across devices, browsers, and operating environments.
• • Support frontend performance monitoring, debugging, and continuous improvement.
• • Contribute to frontend architecture, including state management, data flow, and application structure.
• • Build and maintain reusable component libraries and UI systems.
• • Write clean, testable, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• • Improve frontend reliability, scalability, and developer experience over time.
• • Partner with backend, platform, product, and design teams to deliver end-to-end features.
• • Collaborate with UX/design to ensure high-quality implementation and usability.
• • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, technical planning, and roadmap execution.
• • Help align frontend capabilities with product, platform, and mission needs.
• • 5–8+ years of experience in frontend engineering or related software engineering roles.
• • Strong expertise in React and modern JavaScript or TypeScript.
• • Experience building data-driven, high-performance web applications.
• • Experience working with APIs and asynchronous data flows.
• • Strong understanding of frontend architecture, state management, and performance optimization.
• • Experience with modern frontend tooling, build systems, and development workflows.
• • Ability to build reliable interfaces for complex workflows and data-rich applications.
• • Strong technical judgment and ability to operate independently in fast-moving environments.
• • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• • Experience building map-based or geospatial applications using tools such as Mapbox, Leaflet, or Deck.gl.
• • Familiarity with WebGL or advanced visualization frameworks.
• • Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or similar tools.
• • Understanding of design systems and reusable component architecture.
• • Experience with real-time systems, data streaming applications, or operational dashboards.
• • Experience supporting mission-critical, real-world deployed systems.
• • Experience working in small, fast-moving engineering teams or high-growth technology companies.
• • Active or prior security clearance.
• • 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.
• • 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.