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This role sits at the intersection of software, hardware, robotics, and distributed systems, requiring engineers who are comfortable working across the full stack of autonomous vehicle development-from low-level hardware interfaces and embedded systems to backend services, infrastructure, and mission-critical applications.\nThe ideal candidate brings strong software engineering fundamentals and has experience developing systems that interact with real-world hardware, robotics platforms, autonomous systems, or other complex cyber-physical environments.\nResponsibilities\nDesign, develop, and maintain software for autonomous vehicle systems and supporting infrastructure.\n\nBuild reliable, scalable, and maintainable software solutions across embedded, systems, and application layers.\n\nDevelop software that interfaces with sensors, actuators, networking equipment, and onboard compute systems.\n\nCollaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, autonomy, perception, and field engineering teams.\n\nOptimize software performance, reliability, observability, and fault tolerance in mission-critical environments.\n\nDesign and implement distributed services, communication frameworks, and data pipelines supporting autonomous operations.\n\nParticipate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making across software and systems domains.\n\nSupport testing, validation, deployment, and troubleshooting of software in both laboratory and field environments.\n\nContribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes, tooling, and development practices.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n5+ years of professional software engineering experience.\n\nStrong proficiency in one or more of:\nC++\n\nPython\n\nRust\n\nGo\n\nExperience developing software for systems that interact with physical hardware.\n\nStrong understanding of Linux-based development environments.\n\nExperience with software architecture, debugging, testing, and performance optimization.\n\nExperience working on complex distributed, real-time, embedded, robotics, autonomy, aerospace, defense, maritime, automotive, industrial automation, or similar systems.\n\nAbility to operate effectively in cross-functional engineering environments.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with embedded Linux, RTOS, device drivers, or hardware communication protocols.\n\nExperience with robotics, autonomous systems, UAVs, UGVs, USVs, or maritime platforms.\n\nExperience with networking, distributed systems, middleware, or communication frameworks.\n\nExperience with cloud infrastructure, backend services, and deployment pipelines.\n\nFamiliarity with ROS/ROS2 or similar robotics frameworks.\n\nExperience integrating software with sensors, controls, or electromechanical systems.\n\nExperience supporting field testing and operational deployments.\n\nExposure to defense, aerospace, maritime, or other mission-critical environments.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\nSuccessful candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds, including:\nSystems Software Engineering\n\nRobotics Engineering\n\nAutonomous Systems Engineering\n\nEmbedded Software Engineering\n\nPlatform Engineering\n\nInfrastructure Engineering\n\nBackend Software Engineering\n\nAerospace or Defense Software Development\n\nThe common thread is a demonstrated ability to build software that interacts with and enables complex hardware systems in real-world environments.\nBenefits:\nMedical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services\n\nDental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care\n\nSaronic pays 100% 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\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\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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