Software Engineer – Business Analytics

Full-time Job Type
On-site Work Arrangement
Entry-Level Experience
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On-site in San Diego, this entry-level role at HavocAI involves building software tools and data workflows to enhance business operations. HavocAI specializes in autonomous systems for military and commercial applications.

Skills / Requirements

  • AI-assisted Development
  • APIs
  • Automation
  • Business Analytics
  • Dashboarding
  • Data Modeling
  • Data Visualization
  • ETL Workflows
  • FastAPI
  • Flask
  • JavaScript
  • Node.js
  • Problem Solving
  • Python
  • React
  • SQL
  • Streamlit
  • Systems Integration
  • Technical Communication
  • TypeScript
  • Vibe Coding

Why Apply

This role is ideal for developers who leverage AI tools like GitHub Copilot to rapidly prototype and iterate on solutions. You'll work with automation tools and AI-assisted development to streamline business processes.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll develop dashboards, automations, and data workflows to improve operational efficiency. Collaborating with various teams, you'll translate business needs into practical software tools and enhance data accessibility.

Working in San Diego, United States

  • San Diego offers a vibrant tech scene with opportunities in defense and autonomous systems.
  • The city is known for its mild climate and beautiful beaches, offering a great work-life balance.
  • San Diego's cost of living is high, but it offers a rich lifestyle with outdoor activities and cultural events.
  • The local job market is strong, especially in technology and defense sectors, providing ample career growth opportunities.

Pay and Career Growth

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, a 401k program, and equity options. HavocAI promotes a culture of innovation and ownership, providing a dynamic environment for career development.

Benefits and Perks

  • 401(k) Matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Equity Package
  • Global Entry
  • Health Insurance
  • Home Office Stipend
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Stipend

Is This Role Right for You?

Good fit if you...

  • You have experience with AI-assisted coding tools and rapid prototyping.
  • You enjoy solving ambiguous problems with practical software solutions.
  • You have strong communication skills and can work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

May not be for you if...

  • You prefer remote work and are not open to relocating to San Diego.
  • You struggle with fast-paced environments and rapid iteration.
  • You lack experience with data integration and automation tools.

Original Job Description

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.

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.