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.

Job Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

This Role Is For You If

You’re a software engineer who wants to see your code leave the repo and run on real vessels, in real missions

You enjoy tackling integration and deployment challenges where things don’t always go as planned

You’re comfortable stepping in as the technical expert on-site and working through complex issues independently

You can take a loosely defined customer need and turn it into something that works in practice