Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

About the Role We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer passionate about advancing autonomy and real-time maritime communication technologies. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the founding team, shaping both our products and technology from the ground up at their office in Hawthorne, CA.

The primary engineering challenge is to develop a real-time data platform that ingests, processes, stores, and analyzes data from thousands of autonomous and semi-autonomous marine systems. The platform must seamlessly handle diverse sensors, hardware interfaces, data sources, and AI-driven analytics, all with military-grade security and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Set a new benchmark for software in maritime autonomous systems.
• Take on varied engineering challenges, with the flexibility to shape your role over time.
• Collaborate with top engineers across software, hardware, and autonomy in defense technology.
• Develop features across the stack, from embedded systems to cloud-based data pipelines and user-facing interfaces.
• Lead the development of scalable, reliable systems that support real-time data collection and analysis.
• Drive key technical decisions and shape the evolution of the software stack.
• Continuously improve the user experience by actively seeking feedback from users and stakeholders.
• Mentor team members and foster a collaborative team culture.
• Become the go-to expert for complex technical challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience (or interest) in autonomous systems, defense tech, or related fields.
• Experience working in a start-up company with the ability to wear multiple hats.
• Expertise in building high-volume data pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and edge processing.
• Knowledge of electronics or hardware-software integration is a plus.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, React, C/C++, etc.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and real-time data processing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in dynamic environments.
• Experience in startups or fast-paced environments is a plus.

Why Join? They are driven by their mission to pioneer maritime autonomy and defense technologies. They offer:

• Stock options with significant growth potential.
• Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays.
• Health coverage.
• A unique work environment at the intersection of technology and defense.

About: They are developing the central nervous system for maritime autonomy, creating a distributed sensing and communication network. Their platform integrates sensors, autonomous vehicles, and AI-driven analytics to deliver real-time situational awareness and support critical maritime defense operations for the U.S. Navy and NATO.

Additional Information To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or otherwise eligible for required U.S. Department of State authorizations.