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It is more than 10 times as efficient as a gas boat its size, and it boasts the longest range of any electric boat on the market.\r\nJob DescriptionNavier is seeking a senior autonomy software engineer to join our team and lead the development of autonomy for the mobility-focused variant of Navier's all-electric hydrofoil boats.\r\nResponsibilities:Develop and refine Navier's autonomous docking system.\r\nDevelop key technologies for marine autonomy such as on-water perception, robust localization in marinas, abiding by marine navigation rules, etc.\r\nSelect sensors appropriate for the marine environment and integrate them into our vessel.\r\nGrow and lead Navier's autonomy software team.\r\nRequired Skills and experience:Bachelor’s degree in software engineering (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of experience working on autonomy in real-world applications or relevant master's \\ PhD degree\r\nSignificant knowledge of all levels of an autonomy stack (localization, perception, planning & controls)\r\nExperience with optimal control techniques: iLQR, MPPI, etc.\r\nStrong C++ and Python skills\r\nStrong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast pace environment\r\nThis role is not open for visa sponsorship\r\nHighly Desired:Experience with ROS2.\r\nKnowledge of aero/hydrodynamics.\r\nExperienced and passionate boater#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Navier","rawCompany":"navier","city":"Brooklyn","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-08T01:16:57.005Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-2199.08","title":"Robotics Engineers","slug":"robotics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2121.00","title":"Marine Engineers and Naval Architects","slug":"marine-engineers-and-naval-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Autonomy Software Engineer","description":"Navier is building the boat of the future! 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It is more than 10 times as efficient as a gas boat its size, and it boasts the longest range of any electric boat on the market.\r\nJob DescriptionNavier is seeking a senior autonomy software engineer to join our team and lead the development of autonomy for the mobility-focused variant of Navier's all-electric hydrofoil boats.\r\nResponsibilities:Develop and refine Navier's autonomous docking system.\r\nDevelop key technologies for marine autonomy such as on-water perception, robust localization in marinas, abiding by marine navigation rules, etc.\r\nSelect sensors appropriate for the marine environment and integrate them into our vessel.\r\nGrow and lead Navier's autonomy software team.\r\nRequired Skills and experience:Bachelor’s degree in software engineering (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of experience working on autonomy in real-world applications or relevant master's \\ PhD degree\r\nSignificant knowledge of all levels of an autonomy stack (localization, perception, planning & controls)\r\nExperience with optimal control techniques: iLQR, MPPI, etc.\r\nStrong C++ and Python skills\r\nStrong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast pace environment\r\nThis role is not open for visa sponsorship\r\nHighly Desired:Experience with ROS2.\r\nKnowledge of aero/hydrodynamics.\r\nExperienced and passionate boater#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-10-08T01:16:57.005Z","dateModified":"2026-10-08T01:16:57.005Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Navier","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Brooklyn","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"3e88b39bb0eff06115cd31fb"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3e88b39bb0eff06115cd31fb"}}