Front End Software Engineer

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Full Stack Engineer with a heavy frontend focus to take ownership and drive the development of the command & control web applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of frontend technologies and frameworks while proficiently developing the supporting backend servers and APIs.

• 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

• 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

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office 

This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). 

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.