Saronic
Systems Software Engineer, Generalist
Austin, TX
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 49 days ago
PythonC++Distributed SystemsBackend DevelopmentFull-Stack DevelopmentCloud PlatformsLinuxPlatform EngineeringData EngineeringEmbedded SystemsSystems EngineeringRoboticsCommunicationActuators
About the role
- We are seeking experienced Systems Software Engineers to develop software that powers autonomous maritime systems. This role sits at the intersection of software, hardware, robotics, and distributed systems, requiring engineers who are comfortable working across the full stack of autonomous vehicle development-from low-level hardware interfaces and embedded systems to backend services, infrastructure, and mission-critical applications.
- The ideal candidate brings strong software engineering fundamentals and has experience developing systems that interact with real-world hardware, robotics platforms, autonomous systems, or other complex cyber-physical environments.
- We are seeking experienced Systems Software Engineers to develop software that powers autonomous maritime systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain software for autonomous vehicle systems and supporting infrastructure.
- Build reliable, scalable, and maintainable software solutions across embedded, systems, and application layers.
- Develop software that interfaces with sensors, actuators, networking equipment, and onboard compute systems.
- Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, autonomy, perception, and field engineering teams.
- Optimize software performance, reliability, observability, and fault tolerance in mission-critical environments.
- Design and implement distributed services, communication frameworks, and data pipelines supporting autonomous operations.
- Support testing, validation, deployment, and troubleshooting of software in both laboratory and field environments.
- Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency in one or more of:
- Strong understanding of Linux-based development environments.
- Experience with software architecture, debugging, testing, and performance optimization.
- Experience working on complex distributed, real-time, embedded, robotics, autonomy, aerospace, defense, maritime, automotive, industrial automation, or similar systems.
- Ability to operate effectively in cross-functional engineering environments.
Nice to have
- Experience with embedded Linux, RTOS, device drivers, or hardware communication protocols.
- Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, UAVs, UGVs, USVs, or maritime platforms.
- Experience with networking, distributed systems, middleware, or communication frameworks.
- Experience with cloud infrastructure, backend services, and deployment pipelines.
- Familiarity with ROS/ROS2 or similar robotics frameworks.
- Experience integrating software with sensors, controls, or electromechanical systems.
- Experience supporting field testing and operational deployments.
- Exposure to defense, aerospace, maritime, or other mission-critical environments.
Compensation
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
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
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company's success
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
Company info
- We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require "U.S. Person" status
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