Forward Deployed Software Engineer

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San Diego, CA

The role

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.

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Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Saronic Technologies, Austin, TX

Saronic Technologies has this job in 1 other place

San Diego, CA

The role

What you need

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
You like working directly with users, but prefer solving problems through code rather than slides

This Role Is NOT

A pilot or flight test engineering position — you’ll be enabling the mission, not flying it
A primarily hands-on hardware role (electronics, wiring, mechanical assembly), though you may occasionally pitch in
A job with fully predictable schedules – priorities can shift with demos, weather, and mission needs
A traditional SRE/DevOps role based entirely in an office — this role includes time in the field

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