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Searchability® · 2 weeks ago

Manager of Software Engineering - Subsea Robotics

positionAustin, TX
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
date6+ years exp

Searchability® is a US-based AUV Robotics startup in a very exciting period of growth. They are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Leader to drive the development of a next-generation hybrid electric subsea robotic platform, managing a team of software engineers and overseeing project planning and architecture.

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Hiring Manager
Paolo Melacrinis
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Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, supporting their technical and professional growth
Drive architecture, documentation, and code reviews to maintain high engineering standards
Provide technical direction on software architecture, system design, and implementation decisions
Coordinate closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams for seamless integration
Oversee project planning, prioritization, and delivery — acting as scrum master for the software team
Manage timelines, software quality, and deliverables for internal stakeholders and field operations
Oversee architecture & interface design for localization, mapping, navigation, sensor fusion, mission autonomy, and hardware interfaces in a ROS-based environment
Improve Agile workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and software automation infrastructure
Contribute hands-on to prototypes, debugging, and integration for high-value features when needed

Qualification

ROSC/C++Autonomous vehicle controlEmbedded systemsSensor integrationAgile workflowsCI/CD pipelinesProject planningLinux environmentsContainerized deploymentsLeadershipTeam management

Required

U.S. Citizenship (required)
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
6+ years professional software development experience, including 2+ years managing/leading teams building embedded or autonomous vehicle software
Deep proficiency with ROS, hardware abstraction, middleware, and sensor integration for underwater or field robotics
Strong experience with autonomous vehicle control systems & systems-level design
Proficiency in C/C++, with experience in Python or Rust
Background in navigation, obstacle avoidance, autonomy stacks, and embedded systems
Experience with imaging systems (stereo cameras, radar, LIDAR, sonar)
Experience deploying robotics in GPS-denied or unstructured environments
Comfort working in Linux environments and with containerized deployments

Preferred

Experience developing autonomous vehicles (subsea, aerial, or ground)
Advanced manufacturing exposure (hardware-software integration, embedded platforms, etc.)
Experience with high-reliability robotics in harsh or constrained environments

Benefits

Full benefits

Company

Searchability®

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The landscape of recruitment has changed forever: Digital transformation is key to future success, and it starts with transforming the way companies and candidates attract and interact with each other! Founded in 2012 in the UK, Searchability® set out to disrupt the traditional recruitment market and do things a little differently to help companies attract the very best tech talent.
dateFounded in 2012
location
Chester, Cheshire, GBR
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.searchability.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

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