Software Engineer - Wayfinder Optimization Engine

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.