Full-Time

Software Engineering Manager

Posted on 10/17/2024

Sofar Ocean

Sofar Ocean

51-200 employees

Real-time ocean data and analytics provider

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$180k - $215kAnnually

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Software Engineering
Required Skills
React.js
TypeScript
Requirements
  • Hands-on professional experience with a modern Typescript, React stack
  • Strong knowledge of how modern cloud applications and the web work
  • Experience hiring for and leading teams at a fast-growing startup is a major plus
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and retaining a team of passionate IC engineers
  • Evaluate the performance of engineers with various levels of experience
  • Provide coaching and mentorship to help individuals level up their skills
  • Have difficult conversations when team members are not meeting expectations
  • Work cross-functionally in a fast-moving startup environment

Sofar Ocean provides real-time ocean intelligence through a global network of weather sensors. The company operates an autonomous buoy network that collects data on ocean conditions like water levels, storm surges, and weather patterns. This data is processed and made available on their ocean intelligence platform, allowing clients such as marine researchers, shipping companies, and coastal planners to measure, predict, and respond to changes in the ocean. Sofar Ocean differentiates itself by offering both hardware products, like the Spotter and Wayfinder systems, and subscription-based access to their data analytics platform, creating a dual revenue stream. The company's goal is to enhance sustainable ocean management and climate resilience by expanding their buoy network and improving data analytics capabilities.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$83.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

32%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent $39 million funding will expand their buoy network and data analytics capabilities.
  • Wayfinder platform aids shipping industry in reducing emissions and optimizing routes.
  • Bristlemouth collaboration accelerates innovation and expands technological reach.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from open ocean connectivity standards like Bristlemouth.
  • Shipping industry's slow adaptation to decarbonization solutions may limit platform demand.
  • Reliance on partnerships may expose Sofar Ocean to risks if expectations aren't met.

What makes Sofar Ocean unique

  • Sofar Ocean offers real-time ocean intelligence through a global network of weather sensors.
  • Their autonomous buoy network provides unique data on ocean conditions and weather patterns.
  • The dual revenue model of hardware sales and data subscriptions ensures steady income.

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