Software Engineer, Saronic
Generalist
+ Equity options + Opportunities for performance-based bonuses
5 days a week in office
Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
Open for applications
Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
+ Equity options + Opportunities for performance-based bonuses
5 days a week in office
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To redefine maritime superiority.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Proven experience in software development, with a focus on autonomous systems, robotics, or related fields
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or Java, with a strong emphasis on object-oriented design and development
- Experience with software development tools and frameworks commonly used in robotics and autonomous systems (e.g., ROS, OpenCV, TensorFlow, etc.)
- Familiarity with sensor fusion techniques, SLAM algorithms, and other technologies relevant to autonomous navigation and perception
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts
- Requires “U.S. Person” status. A “U.S. Person” must meet ONE of the following three criteria: 1) A U.S. citizen, 2) A legal permanent resident (also known as a green card holder), OR 3) A refugee or successful asylee (someone who has completed the asylum process and formally received a grant of asylum)
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Software Engineer, Generalist to play a pivotal role in the design, development, and implementation of software systems for our autonomous surface vessels (ASVs)
- You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of software components into our ASV platform
- Collaborate with hardware engineers, robotics engineers, and other software engineers across the tech stack to design, develop, and deploy software solutions for autonomous surface vessels
- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
- Develop robust, scalable, and maintainable software systems that meet the unique challenges of autonomous maritime operations
- Implement algorithms for perception, navigation, path planning, and control to enable autonomous behavior in ASVs
- Optimize software performance and reliability to meet stringent DoD requirements and operational standards
- Conduct thorough testing and validation of software components to ensure functionality, accuracy, and safety
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in autonomous systems, robotics, and maritime technology
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Occasional standing and walking within the office
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
- Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
- Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
- Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)
Our take
Unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) are vehicles which operate at the surface of the water without a crew and can be used in oceanography and environmental monitoring, as well as for cargo transport or military applications. Saronic is a company developing USVs to have enhanced awareness and improved survivability, to be employed in maritime security.
Saronic's vehicles are designed to be smarter than previous models, with capabilities including adaptive path planning, multichannel communication, and the ability to better identify and track targets through a combination of passive sensors and advanced algorithms.
Saronic is clearly charting an ambitious course for the future of maritime innovation too. Through its strategic partnership with NVIDIA, the company has embedded cutting-edge AI and edge computing directly onto its autonomous vessels. By combining Saronic's shipbuilding and autonomy expertise with NVIDIA's advanced computing, the company is delivering smarter platform while modernizing US shipbuilding for the era of autonomy. With this momentum, Saronic should be able to scale its next-generation maritime solutions and lead the transformation of a critical industry.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Mar 2026
$1.8bn
SERIES D
Feb 2025
$600m
SERIES C
Total funding: $2.6bn
Company HQ
South Manchaca, Austin, TX
Leadership
Dino Mavrookas
(Co-Founder & CEO)Board Member of the Navy SEAL Foundation, and former Entrepreneur In Residence at 8VC. Spent 11 years as a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy, from 2004 to 2015.
Rob Lehman
(Co-Founder & CCO)Founder of 9 Line Solutions, who is also a Communications Officer in the US Marine Corps. Previously the Chair and CEO of Temeku Technologies.
Vibhav Altekar
(Co-Founder & CTO)Former Advisor and Angel Investor for Standard Metrics and Chef Robotics. Spent 4 years working in Machine Learning at Anduril Industries.
Doug Lambert
(Co-Founder & COO)Former VP of Engineering at Terradepth. Before that, worked at Liquid Robotics for a total 8 years, ultimately as Head of Engineering.
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