Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Saronic
+ Opportunities for performance-based bonuses + Stock Options
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Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
Open for applications
Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
21-100 employees
Open for applications
+ Opportunities for performance-based bonuses + Stock Options
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To redefine maritime superiority.
Role
Who you are
- Strong software engineering skills, with experience in C++, Rust, Python, or similar languages
- Background in robotics, autonomy, or embedded systems, particularly in maritime, aerospace, or defense applications
- Understanding of networking protocols and distributed systems, including TCP/IP, UDP, and message-passing frameworks
- Experience working with sensors such as cameras, radar, GPS, and IMUs, especially in perception-driven autonomy applications
- Ability to diagnose and debug complex systems, from low-level networking issues to high-level autonomy behaviors
- Ability to work in dynamic environments, where software must adapt to real-world constraints and unpredictable conditions
- Willingness to travel (up to 50%), spending time in the field testing and improving ASV systems in real-world maritime settings
- Experience developing autonomy software for real-world robotic systems, particularly in challenging environments like the ocean
- Familiarity with motion planning, behavior trees, and control algorithms for autonomous navigation
- Background in maritime systems, naval operations, or defense technology
- Knowledge of distributed autonomy architectures and multi-agent coordination
- Hands-on experience integrating and deploying robotic systems in the field
- Physical Demands:
- 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)
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer who will be at the forefront of integrating, deploying, and improving our autonomous systems in real-world environments
- You will work hands-on with software, networking, and autonomy, ensuring our autonomous service vessels perform reliably in operational settings
- This role blends software development, field deployment, and problem-solving to ensure our technology delivers real mission impact
- You will be deeply engaged in debugging and optimizing autonomy algorithms, refining system performance based on real-world data, and working closely with end-users to adapt our technology to mission needs
- Whether troubleshooting networking issues, improving sensor integration, or refining control logic, you will play a critical role in making our systems more capable and reliable
- You will be the link between groundbreaking autonomy technology and real-world success
- You will work on the front lines of maritime autonomy, ensuring our systems operate effectively in the environments where they matter most
- You will impact mission success and shape the future of autonomous maritime operations
- Develop and refine software for autonomy, networking, and mission execution, improving system performance in real-world maritime conditions
- Deploy and test ASV software in the field, identifying and resolving issues related to autonomy, perception, and control systems
- Analyze performance data from real-world missions, using insights to drive software improvements and optimize system behavior
- Integrate and validate new autonomy features, ensuring seamless interaction between software, sensors, and vessel hardware
- Work directly with operators and end-users, gathering feedback and adapting the system to operational requirements
- Troubleshoot and resolve software, hardware, and networking issues that arise during deployments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including autonomy engineers, hardware developers, and field operations personnel, to enhance product capabilities
- Document best practices, deployment procedures, and debugging workflows to improve system reliability and scalability
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. The company has raised significant funding that will be used to accelerate R&D as it expands manufacturing capacity in anticipation of demand for rapid production in the future.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2025
$600m
SERIES C
Jul 2024
$175m
SERIES B
Total funding: $845m
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)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)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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