Senior Software Engineer

AndrenaM LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Long‑term equity incentives

401k

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Office snacks

Job summary

AndrenaM in Washington D.C. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to advance the user experience for autonomy and maritime technology.

You will join our office as an early member of the software team, shaping the product from the ground up with a focus on a real-time data platform that ingests, processes, stores, and displays data from thousands of autonomous marine systems. This role offers ownership of large engineering projects, cross-disciplinary collaboration with hardware, software, and

Qualifications

• Experience with IoT systems, defense tech, or related fields.
• Experience with end users to understand requirements and feedback.
• Experience architecting and iterating on full-stack software products.
• Experience integrating software with hardware systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hardware, software, and business teams to develop features across the stack from embedded field deployments to cloud data pipelines and user interfaces.
• Lead the development of full-stack, user-facing software for data management, real-time visualization, and command and control of autonomous systems.
• Actively seek feedback from users and stakeholders to improve the user experience.
• Drive technical decisions and contribute to the evolution of the software stack.
• Provide mentorship and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

React

GraphQL

Full-stack

Data visualization

SQL/NoSQL

Hardware integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Software engineering

Tools

Python tooling

Cloud platforms

Job description

View all jobs Senior Software Engineer Washington D.C. Engineering In office Full-time

About Andrenam We’re building sonar and sensing systems that bring light to the last dark domain: the ocean. Our team includes alumni from SpaceX, Anduril, ABL, Palantir and Qualia. We build full-stack—from physics to perception to product—with speed, elegance, and an unwavering commitment to the mission. We believe the maritime domain will define the next century of economics, geopolitics, and global security. We're here to shape it.

About this role AndrenaM is seeking a Senior Software Engineer who is passionate about advancing the user experience for autonomy and maritime technology to join us at our office in Washington D.C. This is a unique opportunity to be an early member of our software engineering team, shaping the product from the ground up. Our main engineering challenge is to develop a real-time data platform that can ingest, process, store, and display data from thousands of autonomous and semi-autonomous marine systems. This system must seamlessly handle a wide variety of sensors, hardware interfaces, data sources, and AI-driven analytics; all with military-grade security and robustness.

In this role

• You will set a new standard for user-facing software for distributed, autonomous maritime systems


• You will take on full ownership of large engineering projects from scratch


• You will tackle diverse engineering challenges, with the opportunity to shape your role over time as an individual contributor or technical leader


• You will work alongside top engineers in software, hardware, and autonomy, contributing to cutting-edge defense technology

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hardware, software, and business teams to develop features across the stack, from embedded systems deployed in the field to cloud-based data pipelines and user-facing interfaces


• Lead the development of full-stack, user-facing software products for data management, real-time data visualization, and command and control of autonomous systems


• Actively seek feedback from users and stakeholders to continuously improve the user experience


• Create software integrations with external systems as part of the full-stack products


• Drive technical decisions and contribute to the evolution of our software stack


• Provide mentorship and contribute to a collaborative team culture


• Become a go‑to expert for all challenges encountered

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IoT systems, defense tech, or related fields


• Experience working directly with end users to understand requirements, design products, and address feedback


• Proficiency writing/debugging software in Python, TypeScript, React, GraphQL, or related technologies


• Proficiency architecting, developing, and iterating on full-stack software products


• Experience building tools to accelerate testing and development of software systems


• Application of modern data structure, algorithm, and software design best practices in production systems


• Experience integrating software systems with electronics or hardware systems


• Experience managing database systems (SQL and NoSQL)


• Experience handling software in controlled and classified environments


• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment


• Experience developing roadmaps and communicating timelines with stakeholders of your work


• Previous startup experience, working with non‑technical customers, and examples of successfully proposing/delivering 0 to 1 projects

Why join us? Andrenam is an innovative, mission‑driven company at the intersection of maritime autonomy and defense. We offer:

• Competitive salary


• Long‑term equity incentive program with significant growth potential.


• Flexible PTO and paid holidays.


• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance.


• 401k


• Lunch and snacks provided in office.


• Access to a unique work environment, blending technology, maritime, and defense.

Salary Range $170,000-$200,000 The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andrenam's total compensation package. Additionally, Andrenam offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:medical, vision & dental coverageas well asaccess to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Disclosures This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State without sponsorship for an export license. Andrenam is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $170,000 – $200,000 per year.