Senior Frontend Engineer

About Us

Havoc is a leader in all-domain collaborative autonomy. Its software-defined hardware approach powers military and commercial-grade autonomous systems across sea, air, and land to sense, decide, and act together in complex and contested environments. Havoc connects assets, enabling them to share information, adapt in real time, and continue operating even when communications are disrupted or denied. Havoc optimizes mission performance and minimizes human risk. Havoc was founded in 2024 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to build and scale the user interfaces that power our platform. In this role, you will develop high-performance, data-driven web applications, including map-based and visualization-heavy interfaces. You will work closely with backend, platform, product, and design teams to deliver reliable, scalable frontend systems that handle real-time data and complex workflows. This role is ideal for someone who is deeply technical, performance-focused, and excited about building systems that operate in real-world, mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Frontend Systems Development
• 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
• Data Integration & Performance
• 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
• Architecture & Maintainability
• 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
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Able 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

Preferred Skills

• 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