Full-Time

Front End Software Engineer

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Saronic

Saronic

201-500 employees

Develops advanced autonomous surface vessels

No salary listed

Junior, Mid

Austin, TX, USA

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Rust
Microsoft Azure
Python
JavaScript
React.js
Node.js
Postgres
AWS
Vue.js
Redis
HTML/CSS
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • A desire to work with DoD technology
  • Strong UI/UX design principles and tools experience
  • Basic proficiency with Rust and Python
  • Strong experience developing SPAs/PWAs via modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Svelte, WebComponents, Vue)
  • Frontend performance optimization and debugging tools (e.g., Chrome DevTools)
  • Proficiency in developing backend servers and APIs with Node.js
  • Deploying to Cloud Service Providers (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP)
  • Knowledge of databases technologies (e.g., Postgres, SQLite, Redis)
  • Utilizing Web Workers to push events and notifications
  • Familiarity with video encoding, decoding, and streaming
  • Web Gamepad API building and utilizing WASM modules
  • Web accessibility standards
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain high-quality web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue)
  • Communicate with external UX designers when requiring advanced designs capabilities
  • Communicate and incorporate feedback from external clients to ensure the UI/UX decisions conform to their needs
  • Balance utilizing known/reliable solutions while tracking new technologies to improve usability

Saronic Technologies develops Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) that improve the capabilities of naval and maritime forces. These vessels use adaptive path planning and passive sensors, along with advanced algorithms and edge computing, to effectively identify and track targets. They are designed to operate in challenging environments, utilizing resilient multichannel communications to support both manned and unmanned operations. Saronic Technologies focuses on military and defense clients, aiming to enhance situational awareness, extend operational reach, and improve survivability during maritime missions. The company differentiates itself by integrating its ASVs with existing operational strategies or creating new maritime approaches. Revenue is generated through the sale of ASVs and related services, including customization and integration for specific missions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$830M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Saronic raised $600M to build 'Port Alpha' for autonomous ship production.
  • Acquisition of Gulf Craft accelerates Saronic's growth in autonomous shipbuilding.
  • Saronic's ASVs enhance naval capabilities, offering a force multiplier for existing fleets.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Lockheed Martin and Boeing threatens Saronic's market share.
  • Delays in 'Port Alpha' construction could impact production timelines.
  • Integration challenges from Gulf Craft acquisition may divert focus from core operations.

What makes Saronic unique

  • Saronic integrates AI, hardware, and software into a scalable maritime security platform.
  • Their ASVs feature adaptive path planning and advanced algorithms for effective target tracking.
  • Saronic's multichannel communications enable seamless manned-unmanned teaming in contested environments.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-9%
PR Newswire
Apr 16th, 2025
Saronic Acquires Gulf Craft To Accelerate Autonomous Shipbuilding; Unveils 150-Foot Asv "Marauder"

AUSTIN, Texas, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Saronic today announced the acquisition of Gulf Craft, a Louisiana-based shipbuilder, to accelerate its growth into autonomous shipbuilding. Through this acquisition, Saronic gains a strategically located shipyard on the Gulf Coast that will serve as the prototyping and production hub for its medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) fleet—starting with Marauder, Saronic's 150-foot Autonomous Surface Vessel (ASV)

WowTale
Feb 21st, 2025
Saronic secures $600M for autonomous ships

Saronic, a US defense startup, secured a $600 million Series C investment, raising its valuation to $4 billion, a fourfold increase. Led by investor Elad Gil, the round included General Catalyst, Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, and Caffeinated Capital. Saronic plans to use the funds to build the 'Port Alpha' autonomous ship production facility. The company has developed three 24-foot autonomous vessels and aims to construct larger unmanned ships. Saronic's total funding now stands at $850 million.

Finsmes
Feb 19th, 2025
Saronic Technologies Secures $600M Series C

Saronic Technologies, based in Austin, TX, raised $600 million in Series C funding at a $4 million valuation. The round was led by Elad Gil, with participation from General Catalyst, a16z, Caffeinated Capital, and 8VC. The funds will be used to build Port Alpha, enhance U.S. shipbuilding infrastructure, and establish public-private partnerships. Port Alpha will expand Saronic's Autonomous Surface Vessel fleet for defense applications.

PR Newswire
Feb 18th, 2025
Saronic Raises $600M Series C to Take on Autonomous Shipbuilding

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Saronic Technologies today announced it has closed $600 million of funding for its Series C round to advance its mission of redefining maritime superiority for the United States and its allies. The round was led by Elad Gil and values the company at $4 billion.

Defense Daily
Feb 18th, 2025
Saronic Raises $600M for Shipyard Expansion

Saronic Technologies has raised $600 million to build a modern shipyard for large autonomous vessels. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 888-707-5814 during business hours. Access to the full content requires a subscription or registration with Defense Daily.