Sofar builds and deploys the largest private network of marine weather sensors for ocean weather forecasts and climate change impact analysis.

Sofar is revolutionizing ocean intelligence through their mission to connect the world's oceans. They are building the largest privately owned network of marine weather sensors to deliver superior marine weather forecasts. As an Embedded Firmware Engineer, you'll be instrumental in developing the firmware for their hardware products including Spotter, Smart Mooring, and the innovative Bristlemouth connectivity stack.

The role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge marine technology while contributing to climate change solutions and ocean health monitoring. You'll be working from their Pier 28 office in San Francisco, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on projects ranging from new Bristlemouth integrations to advanced research and even conducting open ocean deployments.

The ideal candidate will bring strong embedded systems expertise, with proficiency in C/C++ and Python. You'll be responsible for designing efficient firmware, implementing automation tools, and working closely with hardware engineers. The position offers competitive compensation between $135,000 - $165,000 and the chance to make a real impact on ocean conservation and climate science.

Sofar stands out for their commitment to climate justice and actively encourages applications from underrepresented groups. They acknowledge the historical lack of diversity in marine sciences and are working to change that. The company offers a collaborative environment where innovation meets environmental impact, making it an ideal place for engineers who want to combine technical excellence with meaningful contribution to ocean sustainability.

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer role at Sofar, developing marine weather sensor networks and ocean monitoring systems using C++/Python, with focus on sustainability and climate impact.

Embedded Firmware Engineer

Sofar builds and deploys the largest private network of marine weather sensors to power marine weather forecasts and help reduce emissions.

Sofar is revolutionizing marine weather forecasting through their privately owned network of marine weather sensors. They're seeking a product-driven software engineer to join their Wayfinder Optimization Engine team, focusing on route optimization for maritime transport. This role combines high-impact environmental work with cutting-edge technology.

The position involves working with both high and low-level languages, primarily Rust for modeling, simulation, and optimization, and Python for web-handling and backend API development. The infrastructure is AWS-based, and you'll collaborate with TypeScript/React engineers for end-to-end feature delivery.

As a senior engineer, you'll be instrumental in scaling existing services while expanding capabilities to meet diverse customer needs. Your work will directly contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by optimizing cross-ocean routes. The role involves collaborating with engineers, product experts, and ocean scientists to transform maritime challenges into innovative software solutions.

The company strongly emphasizes diversity and inclusion, particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups in marine sciences. They acknowledge the intersection of climate justice with their mission and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about environmental impact, optimization problems, and complex system development. The role offers competitive compensation and the chance to work on meaningful projects that directly impact global maritime operations and environmental sustainability.

Senior Software Engineer role at Sofar, developing maritime route optimization systems to reduce emissions and improve shipping efficiency using Rust and Python.

Software Engineer - Wayfinder Optimization Engine

Sofar builds and deploys the largest private network of marine weather sensors for marine weather forecasts and ocean intelligence.

Sofar is revolutionizing ocean intelligence through the world's largest privately owned network of marine weather sensors. We're seeking a product-driven software engineer to join our team working on the Wayfinder product, which serves the maritime transport industry by providing critical decision-making tools for sea captains navigating global waters.

The role demands a unique blend of technical expertise and customer understanding. You'll be working with a diverse team of engineers, ocean scientists, and product designers to create software solutions that directly impact maritime operations. Our technology stack is modern and robust, featuring TypeScript and React on the frontend, with backend services built using TypeScript, Express, Postgres, and Nest.js, complemented by Python-based data processing services.

As a full-stack engineer, you'll have the opportunity to architect and implement solutions across the entire technology stack, from data storage to user interfaces. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about creating positive environmental impact while working with cutting-edge technology.

The company is deeply committed to climate justice and actively works to address environmental challenges. Sofar acknowledges the historical lack of diversity in marine sciences and is actively working to create a more inclusive environment. They particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including women, LGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on meaningful projects that contribute to understanding and protecting our oceans while being part of a growing startup team. The position comes with competitive compensation and the chance to work with a passionate team dedicated to connecting the world's oceans and ensuring a sustainable future through advanced ocean intelligence solutions.

Product-driven software engineer role building maritime transport industry software solutions using TypeScript, React, and cloud technologies.

Software Engineer

Sofar connects the world's oceans by building a network of marine weather sensors for forecasting.

Sofar is on a mission to connect the world's oceans, designing and deploying the largest privately owned network of marine weather sensors. We're seeking an experienced Customer Success Engineer to join our team and drive technical solutions in the maritime and ocean data industry. You'll work with our Wayfinder voyage optimization platform, which uses proprietary marine weather data to deliver real-time efficiency strategies to vessels and shoreside teams.

As a Customer Success Engineer, you'll:
- Build tools and provide engineering support for customer success
- Ensure data accuracy, collaborating with ships, operators, and internal teams
- Work with product and engineering teams to advocate for customer needs
- Create documentation and support resources
- Track and resolve customer issues
- Act as a customer advocate to influence product improvements

We're looking for someone with:
- 3-5+ years of technical customer-facing experience
- Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with software systems, APIs, and programming (JavaScript, Python, TypeScript)
- A solutions-oriented mindset and excellent communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a cross-functional role

Bonus points for passion for the ocean and sustainability. The estimated salary range is $75,000 - $100,000.

Sofar is committed to climate justice and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Join us in creating ocean intelligence for a sustainable future!

Join Sofar as a Customer Success Engineer, driving technical solutions in maritime and ocean data industry.

Customer Success Engineer

Sofar connects the world's oceans by building a network of marine weather sensors for forecasts.

Sofar is on a mission to connect the world's oceans, designing and deploying the largest privately owned network of marine weather sensors. We're seeking an experienced Customer Success Engineer to join our team and drive technical solutions in the maritime and ocean data industry. You'll work with our Wayfinder platform, which uses proprietary marine weather data for voyage optimization.

As a Customer Success Engineer, you'll:
- Build tools and provide engineering support for customer success
- Ensure data accuracy, collaborating with ships, operators, and internal teams
- Work with product and engineering teams to advocate for customer needs
- Create documentation and support resources
- Track and resolve customer issues
- Act as a customer advocate to influence product improvements

We're looking for someone with:
- 3-5+ years of technical customer-facing experience
- Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with software systems and APIs
- A solutions-oriented mindset and passion for customer experience
- Ability to thrive in cross-functional roles
- Eagerness to learn new tools
- Excellent communication skills

Bonus points for passion for the ocean and sustainability. We offer a salary range of $75,000 - $100,000, with the final package based on individual factors.

Sofar is committed to climate justice and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including women, LGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). Join us in creating ocean intelligence for a sustainable future!

Join Sofar as a Customer Success Engineer, driving technical solutions in marine weather forecasting and voyage optimization.

Sofar Engineering Jobs

Sofar builds and deploys the largest private network of marine weather sensors for ocean weather forecasts and climate change impact analysis.