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Perception and Autonomy Engineer

Saronic

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Austin, TX · Posted March 18, 2026

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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) https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/8/1324b.

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.