Saildrone
The Principal Engineer, Perception will define the technical direction and architecture for Saildrone's autonomous maritime perception systems, enabling vehicles to operate reliably without continuous human supervision. This hands-on leadership role involves solving complex challenges in sensor fusion, estimation, and machine learning while translating research into robust production software. The position requires connecting sensing, estimation, and machine learning into a coherent system deployed on real-world vehicles.
Saildrone is a maritime defense company that builds autonomous systems to give decision-makers and warfighters the enduring advantage to outpace adversaries.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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