Software Engineer - UI

About Overland AI:  

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver combined capabilities for unit commanders. Our OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off-road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control. Our intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders with precise coordination capabilities essential for mission success.  

Overland AI has secured funding from prominent defense tech investors, including 8VC and Point 72, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight-figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Software Engineer – UI to help design and implement OverWatch, a mission-critical command-and-control (C2) interface for autonomous ground vehicles. This role is focused on building high-quality, performant UI components and workflows that are used in real-world operational environments. The ideal candidate enjoys working closely with designers and product managers, cares deeply about user experience and reliability, and is excited to iterate quickly based on direct feedback from end users.

In this role, you will: 

• Design and implement UI features for a cutting-edge command-and-control (C2) interface for autonomous ground vehicles.
• Contribute production-quality code to a modern frontend codebase, following established architectural patterns and best practices.
• Work closely with UX designers to translate design systems and mockups into polished, usable interfaces.
• Integrate UI components with a variety of backend APIs and data sources.
• Participate in field exercises and user observations to understand real-world workflows and inform rapid iteration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline; OR 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with React and TypeScript.

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

• Professional experience developing user interfaces in production systems.
• Familiarity working with backend APIs and asynchronous data flows.
• Experience with or interest in real-time or event-driven systems; prior exposure to MQTT is a plaus
• Experience developing for Android/ATAK devices

Benefits

Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. 

• The salary range for this position is $120K to $200K annually
• Equity compensation
• Best-in-class healthcare, dental and vision plans. 
• Flexible PTO
• 401k with company match
• Parental leave