Senior Software Engineer, Core Systems

• Design, build, and maintain the onboard data aggregation and telemetry systems for the Node, ensuring reliable communication and data pipelines in harsh ocean environments.
• Develop network-facing software layers, egress telemetry pipelines, and APIs for command, control, and telemetry exchanges.
• Collaborate with network and security engineers to harden onboard software, ensure graceful degradation during connectivity loss, and optimize system performance.
• Extend testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and improve software engineering practices within the team.

This role directly enables the deployment of ultra-low-cost renewable ocean energy technology, contributing to a sustainable future by unlocking vast energy potential and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

• 7+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years in data-intensive or mission-critical systems.
• Proficiency in a systems programming language (Rust, C++, or similar) and version control (git).
• Experience building network-facing software and understanding of computer networking fundamentals (L2–L4).
• Experience designing systems for constrained, high-latency, or intermittent links (e.g., satellite, maritime).

Cash compensation of $175,000–$230,000, plus equity. Benefits include flexible PTO, health/dental/vision insurance (company pays 100% for employee and dependents for health and vision), disability insurance, 401(k), health FSA, dependent care FSA, and relocation assistance.

Panthalassa is a renewable energy and ocean technology public benefit corporation headquartered in Portland, Oregon, focused on capturing ultra-low-cost renewable energy from the ocean for applications including computing and affordable renewable fuels.