Founding Engineer - Embedded Systems

About Thalassa Robotics:

Thalassa Robotics is a venture-backed startup building the Starlink of the Sea, a mesh network of AUVs coordinated through wireless optical communication. $500B+ in essential subsea infrastructure is inspected by a decaying fleet of specialized vessels that each cost $100K+ per day. Thalassa’s platform enables visibility & adaptability during subsea missions, delivering live data streams to remote operators an order of magnitude cheaper than existing ship-centric solutions. We aim to be a ubiquitous real-time communications layer to support the present and future of maritime missions. 

Role Overview:

We are seeking a founding engineer experienced with embedded systems to join our early-stage team. In this role, you will wear many hats and be truly full-stack, from firmware for low-level microcontrollers to higher-level controls & algorithms. This will be a dynamic seat, and candidates should be comfortable operating with a high level of autonomy & flexibility. 

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience with embedded systems and firmware
• Proficiency with system-level architecture and system design
• Proficiency with embedded software, including C/C++ for microcontrollers, low speed digital protocols like I2C, SPI, and UART, and firmware-level code
• Background in robotics working with firmware and embedded systems
• Experience with electronics, PCB design, and power management

Nice to have:

• History of tinkering & hobby projects spanning firmware, electronics, and mechanical 
• Passion for marine robotics 

We are a small, focused team looking for mission-driven candidates who are passionate about their work. If you are excited to advance the frontiers of subsea technology, explore uncharted depths, and protect our oceans and the assets within them, we would love to hear from you!

This will be a fully in-person role in the Bay Area; we can assist with relocation efforts for candidates from other geographies.