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Staff Software Engineer, Security

Saildrone
USAfull_timePosted 5 Aug 2026

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<div class="content-intro"><h3>THE COMPANY</h3> <p>Saildrone is a maritime defense company and the global leader in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). With more ocean miles and real-world operational experience than any USV manufacturer or operator, Saildrone maintains active, combat-deployed systems supporting national security and force projection around the world, 24/7/365.&nbsp;</p> <p>Saildrone’s manufacturing and R&amp;D headquarters are located in Alameda, CA, with business development and sales operations in Washington, DC, and deployment hubs in Europe and the Middle East. By combining proven autonomous operations, edge computing, advanced sensing, renewable power, and the most advanced and robust unmanned surface technology on the planet, Saildrone is shaping how the Navy of the future operates. Join a fast-moving, mission-driven team at the forefront of maritime security and autonomous innovation.</p></div><h3><strong>THE POSITION</strong></h3> <p>Saildrone is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Security team. Our engineers change hats often - some days you’re writing new security systems, others you’re helping product teams make design decisions, or assessing a vendor product, or hunting for weaknesses in our defenses. &nbsp;We’re looking for a technical expert who proactively identifies risks, fearlessly advocates for improvements across the product,, and responds decisively to emerging threats. &nbsp;You thrive in complex, distributed environments and take ownership of security end-to-end.</p> <p><em>This role is required to be onsite in&nbsp;Washington, DC (Metrocenter) or in Alameda, CA in the Bay Area 3 days per week - this is our hybrid model. This is not a remote position.</em></p> <h3><strong>THE TEAM</strong></h3> <p>The Security team protects Saildrone’s fleet, systems, and customer data across our global maritime operations. Our vehicles operate far from home, for months at a time, everywhere from crowded inland waterways to hurricanes to contested waters. We face challenges you won’t find anywhere else on the planet, and we want your help!</p> <h3><strong>THE RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Designing, building, and operating automated security systems for our drones and shore-side infrastructure</li> <li>Reviewing designs and code from other engineering teams, with an eye toward security defects</li> <li>Responding to security incidents as part of a rotating on-call schedule</li> <li>Assisting with audit efforts for compliance standards such as NIST 800-171 or ISO 27001</li> <li>Testing the company’s security posture through manual and automated means, including tabletop exercises, penetration tests, and offensive scanners</li> <li>Coll

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