Software Engineer

Albacore (YC S25) is hiring an entrepreneurial, creative, motivated software engineers to help us build a next-generation unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) that can deter island invasions. The company was founded by serial entrepreneurs in defense and unmanned systems technology experts.

Founding Software Engineers will:

• Co-lead, design, and build a next generation autonomy software for UUV platforms
• Integrate with satellite and acoustic communications
• Develop processing algorithms (optionally AI/ML) for navigation and situational awareness
• Develop UI/UX for mission programming
• Develop pre-planned / pre-loaded missions for military applications
• Discuss technology with high-level government personnel
• Manage junior engineers and contractors

What we’re looking for:

• Track record of developing underwater vehicles and engines helpful but not required
• Previous team leadership on engineering projects
• Deep love of building cool stuff
• Entrepreneurial mentality
• US citizen and able to obtain a security clearance
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• Technical skills: Solidworks, Simulations, Construction (Soldering, 3D printing, etc.), Programming (Python, Matlab, etc.)

Other details:

• $90k-$140k salary range + equity
• Must be willing to relocate to Philadelphia
• Can start by September 1, 2025