Blue Robotics – BlueOS Software Developer

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Blue Robotics is a small and rapidly growing company that manufactures marine robotics components and vehicles like the BlueROV2 and BlueBoat. As a Software Developer at Blue Robotics you will be able to clearly see the value that your work adds to our company and maritime community. You will join a small eclectic software development team that works with a range of different technologies, bleeding edge development practices, and an open-source culture of marine robotics enthusiasts, scientists, and professionals.

BlueOS Software Developer

You will have an opportunity to fit into a contributing role on a number of projects spanning many technologies. Responsibilities will include developing software in new and existing projects, debugging, testing, and occasionally getting wet. We require a fast learner who is independent, resourceful, and able to communicate effectively.

A core component of our underwater robots is ‘BlueOS’, our open source software that runs on a linux based computer. It is responsible for managing communications with the pilot computer from the surface, integrating sonars, positioning systems, cameras, streaming video, and running the autopilot software that controls the ROV. BlueOS implements a web interface to allow the user to configure and manage the system, update the software, collect diagnostic and log information.

Your main role will be as a developer and maintainer for BlueOS. Below you’ll find the day to day responsibilities of this position and the qualifications that will help you to be successful! Feel free to share any experience that you may find interesting for the open position.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain BlueOS microservices with Rust, Python, FastAPI, ACTIX
Adapt and develop BlueOS frontend UI with Vue, Vuetify, Typescript, and Yarn
Expand BlueOS support to other single board computers such as Nvidia Jetson and NXP NavQPlus
Routinely test BlueOS features and improve CI/CD
Engage with and support the open source community through Discord and GitHub

Qualifications:

The ability to learn, solve problems, develop skills, and complete work independently
Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
Willing to learn new technologies and modern languages + language features
Strong git and GitHub experience
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Podman)
Experience with networking technologies (HTTP, UDP/TCP, websockets, WebRTC)
Experience with frontend web development (Vue, Typescript)
Experience with backend development (Python, Rust)
Experience with API architecture (Swagger, REST API/GraphQL)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with open source development
Familiarity with embedded linux development
Familiarity with robotics
Linux kernel/driver/module development experience
Interest in the ocean and taking care of its future!

Salary Range:

Contract rate of $3,000 to $5,000 USD per month.
Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience.

Benefits: