Ocean Advisor - Software Engineer
About The Position
We’re building a platform to help the global fishing industry fish smarter, not harder, using predictive insights powered by geophysical data, satellite imagery, and machine learning. The goal? Dramatically boost yields while reducing environmental impact. This isn’t theory -- we’re operating as a joint venture with a shareholding fishing company, ensuring our platform has real-world, high-stakes application from day one. At Ocean Advisor, economics and sustainability are fundamentally aligned: every smarter fishing decision enhances both profitability and ecological resilience. As the internal technical hire, you’ll be owning the core codebase (Python) and building our entire data infrastructure on AWS -- from ingesting marine, satellite, and geophysical data to deploying scalable AI systems. You'll work directly with the founder and strategic partners to align technical execution with big-picture business goals.
Requirements
- Strong Python skills (especially for data/ML-heavy apps)
- AWS and cloud infra mastery
- Experience with geospatial/satellite data (SAR a huge plus)
- Deep understanding of data security, architecture, and performance
Nice To Haves
- Ideally B2B SaaS experience in complex or resource-intensive environments
- Strong scientific curiosity is a bonus
Responsibilities
- Designing and maintaining robust, scalable backend infrastructure
- Architecting data pipelines for complex marine & satellite datasets
- Managing cloud storage, data transfer, and backup systems
- Enforcing best practices in devops, security, and maintainability
- Setting the tone for future engineering hires
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision (same plan as the founder)
- Laptop provided
- Minimum 15 days off, with unlimited PTO and monthly Flexible Fridays
- Mission-aligned team deeply focused on ocean sustainability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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