Perception and Autonomy Engineer

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Perception Engineer to play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing perception systems for our autonomous surface vessels. Our team is laser focused on making boats go and perform tasks with no human involvement. This job is available at multiple levels, including entry, senior, and staff.

Responsibilities:

Develop algorithms and models which allow boats to sense and navigate

Develop metrics which allow quantitative analysis of improvements and regressions in boat performance

Analyze and work with large data systems to enable model training and evaluation

Requirements:

Strong programming fundamentals

Extensive programming experience and demonstrated ability to work on large systems

Computing Fundamentals

A general understanding of operating systems and or similar large scale systems

An understanding of basic computer architecture

A demonstrated willingness to learn and pivot based on new information

Useful Skills:

Familiarity with deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Understanding of various filters and their applications

Proficiency in Rust

Experience with maritime or autonomous vehicle projects

Experience with signals processing or sensor fusion

Experience with low latency inference and tracking pipelines

Experience with path planning algorithms

Experience training and deploying multi modal models

Experience with various sensors including radar, cameras, and lidar

Experience developing and optimizing deployed ML systems

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)

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

Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

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

If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) .

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.