Job Description

Kraken Robotics | Transforming Subsea Intelligence

NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Build your career with Kraken Robotics. Make a difference to others. If innovation drives you, and you want a career that makes a difference to the world, helping humanity overcome the challenges in our oceans - safely, efficiently, and sustainably -

then come join us at Kraken Robotics.

Kraken Robotics

is currently recruiting for a

Senior Software Developer, Towed Systems

to join our team in

Arizona, USA.

Full-Time - Permanent | Job Reference: KRSI-2025-51



Kraken's Towed Systems team is seeking a Senior Software Developer to work on our KATFISH(TM) Intelligent Towed SAS System. This is a high-impact role: as a senior developer on this team, you will design and build software that will advance Kraken's industry-leading towed underwater platform used in mine detection and hydrographic surveying.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Write correct, highly reliable code in C++ and python for vehicle navigation and control, data acquisition, mapping, and customer integration Collaborate with fellow senior developers to evaluate and document architectural decisions Work with the team technical manager and project manager to plan the delivery of new capabilities Leverage our simulation framework to strengthen and expand our automated test capabilities Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other developers Work with our CI systems to ensure deterministic builds and release candidates are available on demand for testing or deployment, minimizing the maintenance burden of development

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance A minimum of eight years' experience developing software, at least three of which was for robotics platforms Degree in computer engineering, computer science, software engineering or equivalent High proficiency in developing mission-critical C++ for embedded Linux Solid experience with CMake build systems, revision management systems and testing Excellent design standards as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently as part of a remote team in an agile environment A good understanding of software engineering fundamentals such as testing, continuous integration, data structures, and agile development best practices

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A master's degree in computer science or a related field Proficiency with ROS or similar robotic frameworks Skill in integrating sensors into robotic or remote-sensing systems Applied knowledge of control systems Experience with robotic simulation frameworks A deep understanding of data communications protocols and networking Practical experience in machine vision, machine learning, or digital signal processing

This position is remote, open to applicants in Arizona, USA.