Staff/Senior Systems Software Engineer, Saronic
+ Equity options & Opportunities for performance-based bonuses
Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
Open for applications
Unmanned vehicles for maritime security
21-100 employees
Open for applications
+ Equity options & Opportunities for performance-based bonuses
21-100 employees
Company mission
To redefine maritime superiority.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Senior Engineers: 3+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably in autonomous systems or robotics
- Staff Engineers: 8+ years in software engineering, including architecture, cross-functional leadership, or platform ownership in autonomy, robotics, or embedded systems. Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ or Rust
- Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns
- Experience with embedded Linux systems and embedded software development
- Experience with low-level serial protocols (e.g., RS-232, CAN) is a plus
- A strong understanding of networking principles and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP) is a plus
- Familiarity with sensors, control systems, and maritime operations is a plus
- Knowledge of DoD standards and regulations related to software development is advantageous
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
What the job involves
- We are seeking a System Software Engineer to design, implement, and optimize software systems for our autonomous surface vessels
- This role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to develop robust software solutions that meet the unique challenges of maritime operations
- Design, develop, and maintain software systems, using NixOS, for autonomous navigation, control, and communication of surface vessels
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with vessel systems, ensuring seamless operation
- Implement algorithms for controls and sensor fusion
- Optimize network communications for low bandwidth/high latency environments
- Conduct software testing and validation to ensure reliability and performance in real-world maritime environments
- Participate in code reviews and maintain high coding standards, ensuring scalability and maintainability of software
- Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues, providing timely resolutions
- Document software designs, processes, and test results for compliance and knowledge sharing
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in autonomous systems
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 3 rounds)
Feb 2025
$600m
SERIES C
Jul 2024
$175m
SERIES B
Total funding: $830m
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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