About UsSaildrone builds autonomous systems that dominate the world’s oceansWith more than 2 million nautical miles sailed and 50,000 days at sea, Saildrone has earned the trust of governments worldwide. Our unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) deliver continuous, real-time intelligence in the toughest oceans on Earth—giving our partners faster awareness, stronger security, and a decisive edge at sea.Our USVs are long-range, extreme-endurance platforms powered by advanced sensors and proprietary AI - they have been designed to operate where no crewed vessel can. They collect critical insights above and below the surface to support border security, law enforcement, naval operations, and undersea infrastructure protection.Headquartered in Alameda, CA, with offices in Washington, DC, and global deployment hubs, Saildrone operates missions worldwide. Join a fast-moving, mission-driven team at the intersection of AI, autonomy, and defense technology—where data turns into intelligence, and intelligence drives action. The RoleSaildrone’s security team is growing! As we expand our customer base and mission portfolio, we face an ever-evolving threat landscape. Our vehicles operate far from home, for months at a time, everywhere from crowded inland waterways to remote nature sanctuaries to contested waters. You will have a direct hand in making sure our drones, data, and platform provide reliable service at all times. Responsibilities<ul><li>Designing, building, and operating automated security systems for our drones and shore-side systems</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>Assessing the company's compliance with security standards, like 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>Collaborating with teams across the company to achieve security goals</li></ul> Required Skills and Experience<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related engineering field such as computer science or computer engineering, or equivalent experience</li><li>Eight or more years of progressive, applicable experience</li><li>Proficiency with at least two programming languages, ideally at least one of Python, C/C++, Go, or TypeScript</li><li>Infrastructure automation frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet</li><li>Cloud providers and their services, especially Amazon Web Services</li><li>Previous security experience of some sort: security development, infrastructure security, security operations, etc.</li></ul> Desired Skills and Experience<ul><li>Advanced degree in a computer-related engineering field such as computer science or computer engineering, or equivalent experience</li><li>One or more of the following:◦ Kubernetes and container technologies◦ IoT or robotics technologies, including firmware, CAN architectures, and real-time operatingsystems◦ Security monitoring and incident response tools</li><li>Experience with handling DoD security requirements such as CMMC, Cloud Computing SRG, or similar </li></ul> Physical Requirements<ul><li>Regular use of a computer while sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time</li><li>Travel up to 10%</li></ul> This position is subject to provisions of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations, which may require individuals who are U.S. citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, asylees, or refugees, or who have the ability to qualify for an export license. Location: This position is in Alameda, CA. Our waterfront office offers beautiful views of San Francisco Bay in always sunny Alameda. All employees are required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. within their first 3 days of work. Please note that the Company does not sponsor employees for work visas or permanent resident cards to work in the U.S. If you need sponsorship for a work visa or green card, you will not be qualified for employment with Saildrone. Benefits:<ul><li>Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick time and parental leave</li><li>Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision plans, and HSA with employer matching.</li><li>Company sponsored life insurance</li><li>Stock Options</li><li>Annual stipend for continued learning and development</li><li>Quarterly company BBQs at our Alameda HQ (bring your friends and family!)</li><li>Free Bay Area Public Transportation via AlamedaTMA with the BayPass Clipper Card</li></ul> <div><div>A reasonable estimate of the current range is $189,000-$229,500 annually.</div></div><div> </div> Catch up on the latest news about us:<a href="https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/technology/article/the-british-engineer-behind-the-us-navys-high-tech-ocean-drones-vnr5lvhf7">The British Engineer Behind the US Navy’s High-tech Ocean Drones – The Times of London</a><a href="https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/05/08/denmark-to-field-unmanned-vessels-for-monitoring-busy-shipping-routes/">Denmark to Field Unmanned Vessels for Monitoring Busy Shipping Routes – Defense News</a><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/counter-drug-sea-drones-utilized-navy-trump-ramps-up-military-resources-border">Counter-drug Sea Drones Utilized by Navy as Trump Ramps Up Military Resources at the Border</a><a href="https://breakingdefense.com/2025/03/saildrone-palantir-partner-to-use-ai-to-streamline-usv-manufacturing-operations/">Saildrone, Palantir Partner to Use AI to Streamline USV Manufacturing, Operations – Breaking Defense</a><a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/climate/article/underwater-mountain-california-alaska-17852430.php?utm_source=marketing&amp;utm_medium=copy-url-link&amp;utm_campaign=article-share&amp;hash=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2ZjaHJvbmljbGUuY29tL2NsaW1hdGUvYXJ0aWNsZS91bmRlcndhdGVyLW1vdW50YWluLWNhbGlmb3JuaWEtYWxhc2thLTE3ODUyNDMwLnBocA==&amp;time=MTY4Mzg0MjA4OTIzNQ==&amp;rid=YWRjMTllMzgtYzkzNi00OGQ2LTljMzgtMTQ2OGNlMThiZWY4&amp;sharecount=MQ==">An Underwater Mountain was Newly Discovered off California Coast – San Francisco Chronicle</a><a href="https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2023/august/usvs-could-deter-iuu-fishing">USVs Could Deter IUU Fishing – USNI Proceedings</a><a href="https://time.com/6978988/saildrone/">TIME 100 Most Influential Companies 2024: Saildrone</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeNeAwBccKamrUbEQxoygLQ">Saildrone Featured Videos Playlist</a> Individual compensation packages are based on geographic location, scope of the role, relevant experience, and the ability to deal with complexity and problem solve within our organization, among other factors.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted through our website or to personal email accounts of employees of Saildrone are considered property of Saildrone and are not subject to payment of agency fees. #LI-Hybrid#LI-LP1

Saildrone designs and manufactures wind and solar powered autonomous surface vehicles called Saildrones, which make cost-effective ocean data collection possible at scale. We are working with governments, civic agencies, foundations, universities, and private companies around the globe to drive better information about our oceans and seas - be it in mapping out the ocean floor, collecting new CO2 data in hard-to-reach areas, counting biomass to establish fishing quotas, or detecting and stopping illegal fishing and trafficking. We believe that better inputs in planetary models in turn yield better outputs and that the new insights gained in weather forecasting, carbon cycling, global fishing and climate change will have tremendous impact on humanity. We are based in Alameda, CA.

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