Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer

The role

You will integrate, deploy, and improve autonomous systems in real-world environments. You will work with software, networking, and autonomy to ensure service vessels perform reliably in operational settings.

What you will do

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced software systems for autonomy, networking, and mission execution
• Drive field testing and deployment strategies
• Oversee validation of autonomy, perception, and control systems under operational conditions
• Analyze mission-critical performance data to improve software
• Architect and integrate new autonomy capabilities
• Partner with operators, mission planners, and end-users to translate feedback into requirements
• Lead incident response and root cause analysis for software, hardware, and networking issues
• Mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Establish and maintain technical standards, deployment protocols, and documentation

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing autonomy or robotics systems
• Proficient programming skills in C++, Rust, Python, or similar languages
• Deep technical background in robotics, autonomy, or embedded systems
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and distributed systems including TCP/IP, UDP, DDS, and message-passing frameworks
• Extensive hands-on experience with perception sensors such as cameras, radar, GPS, and IMUs
• Ability to debug and resolve complex, cross-disciplinary issues
• Experience adapting autonomy systems to real-world constraints
• Willingness and capability to lead field deployments (up to 50%)
• Expertise in motion planning, control systems, and behavior architectures
• Domain knowledge in maritime systems, naval operations, or defense technology
• Familiarity with distributed autonomy and multi-agent coordination
• Leadership in system integration, testing, and operationalization

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive Salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan
• Stock Options
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Free lunch benefit
• Unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Before you apply

• Requires access to export-controlled information or items that require U.S. Person status (U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or certain protected classes of asylees and refugees)

About the company

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.