# System Software Engineer

**Company**: Saronic Technologies
**Location**: San Francisco
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

We are seeking a System Software Engineer to design, implement, and optimize software systems for our autonomous surface vessels. This role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to develop robust software solutions that meet the unique challenges of maritime operations.

## Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, and maintain software systems, using NixOS, for autonomous navigation, control, and communication of surface vessels

- Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with vessel systems, ensuring seamless operation

- Implement algorithms for controls and sensor fusion

- Optimise network communications for low bandwidth/high latency environments

- Conduct software testing and validation to ensure reliability and performance in real-world maritime environments

- Participate in code reviews and maintain high coding standards, ensuring scalability and maintainability of software

- Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues, providing timely resolutions

- Document software designs, processes, and test results for compliance and knowledge sharing

- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in autonomous systems

## Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

- Senior Engineers: 3+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably in autonomous systems or robotics

- Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns

- Experience with embedded Linux systems and embedded software development

- Experience with low-level serial protocols (e.g., RS-232, CAN) is a plus

- A strong understanding of networking principles and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP) is a plus

- Familiarity with sensors, control systems, and maritime operations is a plus

- Knowledge of DoD standards and regulations related to software development is advantageous

- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment

- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

## Physical Demands:

- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

- Occasional standing and walking within the office.

- Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.

- Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.

- Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.

- Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).

## Additional Information

- Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, Time Off, Parental Leave, Competitive Salary, Retirement Plan, Stock Options, Life and Disability Insurance, Pet Insurance

- Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees: This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status.

## Skills

### Required
- NixOS
- embedded Linux systems
- embedded software development
- low-level serial protocols
- networking principles and protocols
- sensors
- control systems
- maritime operations
- DoD standards and regulations