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Saildrone

Staff Software Engineer, Security

Saildrone · Alameda, California or Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
102 days
Saildrone's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Saildrone's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Saildrone
high
26 stale, 4 reposted of 26 open
Hiring momentum
4 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Saildrone's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Saildrone.

About this role

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Security team at Saildrone, you will design and operate automated security systems for drones and shore-side infrastructure, review designs and code for security vulnerabilities, and respond to security incidents. You will also assist with compliance audits and collaborate with various teams to enhance security measures across the organization.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Saildrone as an employer.

What you need

  • 8+ years of progressive, applicable experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related engineering field or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency with at least two languages from the set {Python, C/C++, TypeScript, Go} and one other language
  • Familiarity with infrastructure automation frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet
  • Proficiency with Kubernetes and container technologies
  • Previous security experience in security development, infrastructure security, or security operations

Nice to have

  • An advanced degree in a computer-related engineering field
  • Familiarity with cloud providers and their services, especially Amazon Web Services
  • Familiarity with PKI standards and applied cryptography
  • Familiarity with IoT or robotics technologies, including firmware, CAN architectures, or real-time operating systems
  • Experience with FedRAMP, CMMC, or other government cybersecurity standards

What you get

  • Generous Time Off: Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual plus a robust annual holiday schedule and paid sick leave
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with significant company contributions
  • Shared Ownership in the Mission: Equity grants as part of compensation
  • Retirement Savings: Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with flexible contribution options
  • Investment in Your Growth: Annual professional development reimbursement program
  • Relocation Support: Assistance for eligible roles

Worth weighing

  • Onsite requirement in Washington, DC or Alameda, CA three days per week
  • Position subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or Export Administration Regulations
  • No remote work option available
  • Salary range provided but actual compensation may vary based on skills and experience

Summarised from Saildrone's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Saildrone on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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