[Remote] Senior Backend Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HavocAI is an unquestioned leader in collaborative autonomy, focusing on developing autonomous surface vessels for defense and commercial missions. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to drive the development of scalable, high-performance backend systems that power their autonomous platforms, ensuring reliability, security, and performance.ResponsibilitiesDrive execution and technical excellence across backend projectsSet engineering standards, conduct code reviews, and guide architectural decisionsContribute to the backend roadmap and delivery planning in partnership with product and engineering leadershipFoster a culture of ownership, quality, and continuous improvementDesign, build, and maintain scalable, highly concurrent backend services in GoArchitect distributed systems that support high throughput, reliability, and real-time operationsDefine service boundaries, APIs, and data models across systemsBuild services that support autonomy workflows, platform capabilities, and real-world deploymentsOptimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and resilienceIdentify and resolve bottlenecks in distributed systems and concurrency-heavy workloadsEnsure systems meet high standards for uptime and operational reliabilityImprove maintainability, observability, and production readiness across backend servicesPartner with frontend, platform, autonomy, and embedded teams to integrate services across applications and devicesSupport end-to-end system design from edge devices to cloud infrastructureContribute to system-level architecture across the stackTranslate product and technical requirements into reliable backend systemsEnforce secure development practices across backend systemsMaintain high standards for code quality, testing, and documentationParticipate in design reviews and help improve backend engineering practicesBuild systems with reliability, security, and maintainability in mind from the startSkills6+ years of experience in backend engineering, distributed systems engineering, or related software engineering rolesStrong expertise in Go and building highly concurrent systemsExperience designing and operating distributed systems at scaleStrong API design and system architecture skillsExperience with Kubernetes and containerized environmentsDeep understanding of performance optimization, data structures, networking, and system designAbility to drive projects from concept through productionStrong communication, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration skillsExperience in IoT, robotics, autonomy, or distributed hardware systemsStrong networking fundamentals and debugging experienceExperience with AWS or cloud-based infrastructureFamiliarity with embedded systems or hardware integrationExperience with observability, monitoring, and production operationsExperience working in defense technology, robotics, maritime, or mission-critical software environmentsBenefits100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your familiesLife Insurance (Employer Paid)Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching)Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimumEquity PackageWork / Home Office StipendGlobal Entry16 Week Paid Parental LeaveMonthly Health and Wellness StipendCompany OverviewHavoc is the leader in all-domain collaborative autonomy. It was founded in 2024, and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://havocai.com/.