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About Us
Saildrone builds autonomous systems that dominate the worlds oceans
With more than 2 million nautical miles sailed and 50,000 days at sea, Saildrone has earned the trust of governments worldwide. Our unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) deliver continuous, real-time intelligence in the toughest oceans on Earthgiving our partners faster awareness, stronger security, and a decisive edge at sea.
Our USVs are long-range, extreme-endurance platforms powered by advanced sensors and proprietary AI - they have been designed to operate where no crewed vessel can. They collect critical insights above and below the surface to support border security, law enforcement, naval operations, and undersea infrastructure protection.
Headquartered in Alameda, CA, with offices in Washington, DC, and global deployment hubs, Saildrone operates missions worldwide. Join a fast-moving, mission-driven team at the intersection of AI, autonomy, and defense technologywhere data turns into intelligence, and intelligence drives action.
The Role
Were seeking a highly skilled and experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our team! In this role, youu2019ll lead OS and driver integration for next-generation compute platforms powering our autonomous drones, and build high quality solutions for our existing fleet. Youu2019ll be responsible for integrating and optimizing Linux operating systems and device drivers across both core and payload compute modules, with a focus on NVIDIA-based platforms. Youu2019ll collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and software teams to enable high-performance, reliable compute solutions.
This role is onsite in Alameda, CA in the Bay Area 3 days per week this is our hybrid model. This is not a remote position.
Required Skills And Experience
Work is performed on a computer and requires ability to operate a keyboard and other peripheral devices.
Location
This is a hybrid position reporting to our Alameda, CA 3 days per week. Our waterfront office offers beautiful views of San Francisco Bay in always sunny Alameda.
All employees are required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. within their first 3 days of work. Please note that the Company does not sponsor employees for work visas or permanent resident cards to work in the U.S. If you need sponsorship for a work visa or green card, you will not be qualified for employment with Saildrone.
Benefits
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted through our website or to personal email accounts of employees of Saildrone are considered property of Saildrone and are not subject to payment of agency fees.
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Saildrone builds autonomous systems that dominate the worlds oceans
With more than 2 million nautical miles sailed and 50,000 days at sea, Saildrone has earned the trust of governments worldwide. Our unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) deliver continuous, real-time intelligence in the toughest oceans on Earthgiving our partners faster awareness, stronger security, and a decisive edge at sea.
Our USVs are long-range, extreme-endurance platforms powered by advanced sensors and proprietary AI - they have been designed to operate where no crewed vessel can. They collect critical insights above and below the surface to support border security, law enforcement, naval operations, and undersea infrastructure protection.
Headquartered in Alameda, CA, with offices in Washington, DC, and global deployment hubs, Saildrone operates missions worldwide. Join a fast-moving, mission-driven team at the intersection of AI, autonomy, and defense technologywhere data turns into intelligence, and intelligence drives action.
The Role
Were seeking a highly skilled and experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our team! In this role, youu2019ll lead OS and driver integration for next-generation compute platforms powering our autonomous drones, and build high quality solutions for our existing fleet. Youu2019ll be responsible for integrating and optimizing Linux operating systems and device drivers across both core and payload compute modules, with a focus on NVIDIA-based platforms. Youu2019ll collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and software teams to enable high-performance, reliable compute solutions.
This role is onsite in Alameda, CA in the Bay Area 3 days per week this is our hybrid model. This is not a remote position.
Required Skills And Experience
- 6 years of experience in embedded software
- Board support package integration and bringup of new embedded Linux computers
- Experience with standards such as CAN or Ethernet
- Bash scripting, and Python or similar scripting
- Build automation and deployment experience
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and testing
- Demonstrated leadership and mentorship abilities with excellent communication skills
- BA/BS in related field
- Hands-on experience with NXP i.MX8 family processors and Yocto
- Practical knowledge of video processing chips (Nvidia)
- Familiarity with camera technologies and video processing systems
- Kernel module code integration, C debugging
- Camera or perception payload experience
Work is performed on a computer and requires ability to operate a keyboard and other peripheral devices.
Location
This is a hybrid position reporting to our Alameda, CA 3 days per week. Our waterfront office offers beautiful views of San Francisco Bay in always sunny Alameda.
All employees are required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. within their first 3 days of work. Please note that the Company does not sponsor employees for work visas or permanent resident cards to work in the U.S. If you need sponsorship for a work visa or green card, you will not be qualified for employment with Saildrone.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick time and parental leave
- Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision plans, and HSA with employer matching
- Company sponsored life insurance
- Stock Options
- Annual stipend for continued learning and development
- Quarterly company BBQs at our Alameda HQ (bring your friends and family!)
- Free Bay Area Public Transportation via AlamedaTMA with the BayPass Clipper Card
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted through our website or to personal email accounts of employees of Saildrone are considered property of Saildrone and are not subject to payment of agency fees.
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Salary : $176,400 - $226,800
