Saronic
Forward Deployed Software Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
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About the job
Develop, deploy, and improve autonomous surface vessel software in real-world maritime environments, working with operators and engineering teams to support mission needs.
What you'll do
- Develop and refine autonomy, networking, and mission-execution software; analyze mission data to improve system performance.
- Deploy and test vessel software, troubleshoot issues, and integrate and validate features across software, sensors, and vessel hardware.
- Work with end-users and cross-functional teams to adapt systems to operational requirements and document deployment practices.
What they ask for
- Strong software engineering skills 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.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% for field testing and improvement of ASV systems.
Nice to have
- Experience with real-world robotic autonomy, sensors, motion planning, behavior trees, control algorithms, or field integration and deployment.
- Background in maritime systems, naval operations, or defense technology; knowledge of distributed autonomy architectures and multi-agent coordination.
Tools
C++, Rust, Python, TCP/IP, UDP
AI focus
Develop, debug, integrate, and optimize autonomous vessel software, including autonomy algorithms, perception, control, and navigation.
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