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This role spans three layers: edge compute on the vessels themselves, the networks that enable vessels to communicate with each other and with the cloud, and the cloud orchestration layer that manages the fleet at scale. You will work hands-on in a Rust-first ecosystem, on NixOS-based embedded Linux platforms, building security features that ship into production and operate reliably in real-world maritime environments.\nResponsibilities:\nEdge: Design and implement secure boot, hardware roots of trust, trusted execution environments, rollback protection, and secure update and over-the-air delivery pipelines for vessel compute\n\nMiddleware and Mesh: Implement per-vessel identity and mutual authentication for vessel-to-vessel and vessel-to-cloud links, implement certificates, key rotation, and revocation workflows, and protect message integrity against replay and spoofing across intermittent, bandwidth-constrained, and contested links (satellite, cellular, and mesh radio)\n\nCloud Orchestration: Build and maintain cryptographic services bridging vessel and cloud infrastructure, and harden identity and access controls, secrets and key management, and containerized workloads\n\nPlatform and Lifecycle: Secure NixOS configurations using Nix's declarative and reproducible model, drive vulnerability management across third-party crates and dependencies, and embed security into CI/CD pipelines from build through deployment\n\nCollaboration: Partner with autonomy, platform security, manufacturing, and field teams to embed security requirements from the ground up, and collaborate with the enterprise and application security teams on threat modeling, risk assessment, and incident response to ensure implemented controls align with overarching policy and standards\n\nContribute to architecture and interface design documents and participate in code and design reviews to maintain high security and coding standards\n\nBuild reusable security tools, libraries, and instrumentation across the codebase to solve hard security problems using automation and AI-assisted approaches\n\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.\n\n3+ years of experience in security software engineering, preferably in autonomy, robotics, or embedded systems.\n\nStaff Engineers: 8+ years of experience in security software engineering, including architecture, cross-functional leadership, or platform ownership in autonomy, robotics, or embedded systems.\n\nProficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ or Rust and hands-on experience securing embedded Linux systems\n\nSolid understanding of cryptographic primitives and protocols (keys, certificates, signatures, TLS, and mutual TLS) and experience integrating them into real systems\n\nExperience with hardware security modules, secure boot, and system-level software spanning kernel and bootloader\n\nFamiliarity with networking protocols and IPC/message-passing frameworks\n\nKnowledge of DoD standards and regulations related to security software development is advantageous\n\nPrior work on autonomous systems is a plus\n\nExperience with real-time systems is a plus\n\nExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment\n\nStrong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams\n\nPhysical Demands\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\n\nOccasional standing and walking within the office.\n\nManual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.\n\nVisual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.\n\nOccasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.\n\nLifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).\n\nBenefits\nMedical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services\n\nSaronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents\n\nDental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care\n\nSaronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents\n\nTime Off: Generous PTO and Holidays\n\nParental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents\n\nCompetitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses\n\nRetirement Plan: 401(k) plan\n\nStock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success\n\nLife and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage\n\nAdditional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office\n\nIf 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).\nSaronic 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. 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