Perception and Autonomy Engineer

The role

The Perception Engineer will design, develop, and implement perception systems for autonomous surface vessels. This role involves developing algorithms and models to allow boats to sense and navigate.

What you will do

• Develop algorithms and models which allow boats to sense and navigate
• Develop metrics which allow quantitative analysis of improvements and regressions in boat performance
• Analyze and work with large data systems to enable model training and evaluation

Required qualifications

• Strong programming fundamentals
• Extensive programming experience and demonstrated ability to work on large systems
• Computing Fundamentals
• A general understanding of operating systems and or similar large scale systems
• An understanding of basic computer architecture
• A demonstrated willingness to learn and pivot based on new information
• 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

Nice to have

• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Understanding of various filters and their applications
• Proficiency in Rust
• Experience with maritime or autonomous vehicle projects
• Experience with signals processing or sensor fusion
• Experience with low latency inference and tracking pipelines
• Experience with path planning algorithms
• Experience training and deploying multi modal models
• Experience with various sensors including radar, cameras, and lidar
• Experience developing and optimizing deployed ML systems

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan
• Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
• 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

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.