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Software Engineer
on-site•Philadelphia, Philadelphia•$90k - $140k+ 0.01% - 0.75%
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About Albacore Inc.
Albacore (YC S25) is developing a next-generation unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) to support distributed maritime operations, including deterrence and ISR missions in the Pacific. Our platform is designed to be modular, persistent, and easy to deploy, addressing key capability gaps for special operations forces and maritime defense. We're a small team of repeat defense founders and engineers with backgrounds in unmanned systems and national security technology. We are a venture-backed startup supported by key stakeholders across the Department of Defense, we’re rapidly iterating toward a fieldable capability with strong early traction. We’re looking for entrepreneurial mechanical and software engineers who want to build systems that matter for America, enjoy taking ownership, solving complex technical problems, and contributing to a product from the ground up. Water testing of our vehicles are ongoing!
About the role
Albacore (YC S25) is hiring an entrepreneurial, creative, motivated software engineers to help us build a next-generation unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) that can deter island invasions. The company was founded by serial entrepreneurs in defense and unmanned systems technology experts. Founding Software Engineers will: Co-lead, design, and build a next generation autonomy software for UUV platforms Integrate with satellite and acoustic communications Develop processing algorithms (optionally AI/ML) for navigation and situational awareness Develop UI/UX for mission programming Develop pre-planned / pre-loaded missions for military applications Discuss technology with high-level government personnel Manage junior engineers and contractors
What we’re looking for:
Track record of developing underwater vehicles and engines helpful but not required Previous team leadership on engineering projects Deep love of building cool stuff Entrepreneurial mentality US citizen and able to obtain a security clearance Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar Technical skills: Solidworks, Simulations, Construction (Soldering, 3D printing, etc.), Programming (Python, Matlab, etc.)
Other details
$90k-$140k salary range + equity Must be willing to relocate to Philadelphia Can start by September 1, 2025
Technology
At Albacore, we’re building a new class of modular UUVs capable of long-range, long-duration autonomous missions in denied maritime environments. Hardware stack: Custom UUV design using SolidWorks and CFD tools In-house manufacturing and integration (3D printing, machining, soldering, etc.) Modular subsystems for propulsion, batteries, and comms Fieldable prototypes and test platforms Software stack: Autonomy stack built with Python, C++, and ROS2 Satellite and acoustic communication integration SLAM, navigation, and perception algorithms (with optional ML) Embedded systems development and mission programming UI Simulation and testing tools to validate mission behavior We’re solving meaningful challenges in additive manufacturing, hydrodynamics, autonomy, and communication. The work is hands-on, fast-moving and we value builders who are excited to work on complete solutions rather than small components.
What you'll do
- Co-lead, design, and build a next generation autonomy software for UUV platforms
- Integrate with satellite and acoustic communications
- Develop processing algorithms (optionally AI/ML) for navigation and situational awareness
- Develop UI/UX for mission programming
- Develop pre-planned / pre-loaded missions for military applications
- Discuss technology with high-level government personnel
- Manage junior engineers and contractors
About Albacore Inc.
Albacore is a venture-backed defense startup building autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to redefine undersea warfare and deterrence. Fresh out of Y Combinator and backed by top national security investors, the team has already launched full-scale vehicles and tested live payloads—proving that small, fast-moving teams can out-innovate traditional defense giants. Their proprietary long-range power system enables these drone submarines to travel over 1,000 nautical miles, unlocking a new era of scalable, autonomous defense systems designed to protect global waterways.
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What does Albacore Inc. pay for a Software Engineer?
Albacore Inc. offers a competitive compensation package for the Software Engineer role. The salary range is USD 90k - 140k per year, plus 0.01% - 0.75% equity. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Software Engineer do at Albacore Inc.?
As a Software Engineer at Albacore Inc., you will: co-lead, design, and build a next generation autonomy software for UUV platforms; integrate with satellite and acoustic communications; develop processing algorithms (optionally AI/ML) for navigation and situational awareness; and more.
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The Software Engineer position at Albacore Inc. is based in Philadelphia, United States and Philadelphia, United States and is on-site. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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