Software Engineer

Join Huxley in Boston, MA (onsite) to build and scale mission-critical software for aviation, defense, energy, and other critical infrastructure sectors. This Senior Software Engineer role focuses on delivering high-performance decision-support systems and measurable customer impact, using modern technologies including Python, Rust, and LLM/AI tools. Competitive $160,000 to $210,000 base salary, along with medical, dental, and vision coverage and paid leave where required by applicable law.

What you’ll do

• Design, build, and launch software products from concept to production, supporting new initiatives from 0 to 1.
• Enhance and scale existing products as they evolve, supporting growth from 1 to n.
• Collaborate with engineers, deployment strategists, and end users to ensure solutions meet real operational needs.
• Develop high-performance systems to address complex operational challenges.
• Contribute to establishing engineering standards and best practices.
• Build decision-support tools that deliver measurable impact for customers.
• Participate across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and implementation through deployment and optimization.

What you bring

• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language.
• Strong ability to quickly learn and work with Python and Rust.
• Experience using modern LLM and AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.
• Strong collaboration skills, including experience working across multiple teams.
• Ability to take ownership and work independently.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Senior-level experience (preferred)

• Experience building and maintaining high-performance, scalable systems.
• Strong system design and architecture experience.
• Proven success leading technical initiatives and driving engineering excellence.

Hiring process and role context

The interview process is designed to mirror real-world collaboration and problem-solving rather than traditional testing. Candidates will have opportunities to demonstrate how they approach challenges and work with cross-functional teams.

This role involves work with export-controlled technology and restricted U.S. Government data. Employment offers are contingent upon obtaining and maintaining all required authorizations and approvals necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position.