Forward Deployed Software Engineer
Saronic Technologies· San Diego, CA, United States
Posted November 8, 2026
- Experience
- Not specified
- Pay
- Not disclosed
- Education
- Not specified
- Location
- San Diego, CA, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
About this role
Saronic Technologies builds autonomous surface vessels and intelligent platforms for maritime operations and defense. This forward-deployed role integrates, deploys, and improves autonomy systems in real-world environments, bridging software development with field operations to ensure reliable mission performance.
What you will do
- Develop and refine software for autonomy, networking, and mission execution
- Deploy and test ASV software in the field, resolving autonomy, perception, and control issues
- Analyze real-world mission performance data to drive software improvements
- Integrate and validate new autonomy features with sensors and vessel hardware
- Work directly with operators and end-users to adapt systems to mission needs
- Troubleshoot software, hardware, and networking issues during deployments
- Collaborate with autonomy, hardware, and field operations teams
What the employer expects
- Hands-on experience with software, networking, and autonomy systems
- Ability to work in field/deployment settings with shifting priorities
- U.S. Person status required for export-controlled work
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% premium for employees, 80% for dependents)
- Generous PTO and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Competitive salary with performance bonuses
- 401(k) plan
- Stock options
- Life and disability insurance
- Free lunch, unlimited drinks and snacks
Skills
- autonomy software
- networking
- perception
- control systems
- sensor integration
- field deployment
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