Software Engineer - Business Analytics
Software Engineering, Data Science
San Diego, CA, USA
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. Learn more at Havoc: All-Domain Collaborative Autonomy .
About the Role
We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer, Business Analytics to help build lightweight software tools, dashboards, automations, and data workflows that improve how HavocAI operates. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, business operations, analytics, and rapid prototyping.
You will work with teams across the company to understand business needs, identify process gaps, and build practical tools that make information easier to access, analyze, and act on. This may include internal dashboards, reporting workflows, data pipelines, lightweight applications, AI-assisted tools, and automations that reduce manual work.
This is a great role for an early-career engineer who enjoys “vibe coding,” rapid iteration, AI-assisted development, and solving ambiguous business problems with simple, useful software. Success in this role requires curiosity, strong technical fundamentals, good judgment, and the ability to turn unclear requests into working tools quickly.
Key Responsibilities
Business Analytics & Internal Tools
Build dashboards, reports, and lightweight internal applications to support business decision-making
Work with teams across Engineering, Operations, Finance, People, GTM, and Program Management to understand workflow and reporting needs
Translate business questions into data models, queries, dashboards, and actionable insights
Develop tools that improve visibility into company operations, program execution, recruiting, finance, and team performance
Help standardize reporting workflows and reduce manual spreadsheet-based processes
Software Development & Automation
Build and maintain lightweight software tools, scripts, integrations, and automations
Use modern AI-assisted development tools to rapidly prototype and iterate on internal solutions
Connect systems through APIs, databases, spreadsheets, and workflow automation tools
Develop simple front-end interfaces, data visualizations, and back-end services as needed
Improve existing workflows by automating repetitive tasks and simplifying access to key information
Data & Systems Integration
Pull, clean, organize, and transform data from internal systems and business tools
Support data quality, consistency, and documentation across business-critical workflows
Build integrations between tools such as HRIS, ATS, finance systems, CRM, project management software, and internal databases
Partner with stakeholders to validate data accuracy and ensure tools are reliable and easy to use
Help create repeatable processes for analytics, reporting, and operational tracking
Collaboration & Problem Solving
Work closely with business and technical teams to understand needs, gather feedback, and improve solutions
Communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders and translate requirements into practical technical outcomes
Move quickly from concept to prototype while maintaining good engineering practices
Document tools, workflows, assumptions, and handoff instructions
Support a culture of practical, high-ownership problem solving
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
1–3 years of experience in software engineering, analytics engineering, business analytics, data analytics, automation, or a related technical role
Strong programming fundamentals, preferably with Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, or similar languages
Experience building dashboards, reports, scripts, automations, internal tools, or lightweight applications
Comfort working with APIs, databases, spreadsheets, and structured data
Ability to use AI-assisted development tools effectively while applying sound judgment and technical review
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with ambiguous requirements and turn business needs into usable tools
Strong communication skills and comfort working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
High ownership, curiosity, and willingness to learn quickly in a fast-moving environment
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Preferred Skills
Experience with business intelligence or dashboarding tools such as Looker, Power BI, Tableau, Metabase, Retool, or similar platforms
Experience with workflow automation tools, scripting, or low-code platforms
Experience with SQL, data modeling, ETL workflows, or analytics engineering
Experience building internal tools using React, Next.js, Node.js, Flask, FastAPI, Streamlit, or similar frameworks
Familiarity with AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms
Experience integrating business systems such as Rippling, Ashby, Salesforce, HubSpot, Jira, Confluence, Rho, Navan, or other SaaS tools
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Experience working in a startup, high-growth technology company, defense technology company, or engineering-led organization
Interest in autonomy, robotics, defense technology, or mission-critical systems
Active or prior security clearance Preferred
Location:
Located in either San Diego, CA or the Greater Boston Area
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.
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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.