Perception and Autonomy Engineer

Job Overview

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Perception Engineer to design, develop, and implement perception systems for autonomous surface vessels.

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

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