# Ben Yair Raanan

> Robotics Engineer at Tidal

Location: Santa Cruz, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/benyairraanan

I develop software for autonomous robotic systems so they can thrive in the real world, even in the most challenging unstructured environments. I enjoy every aspect of my work, from operations and troubleshooting out in the field to data analysis and machine learning back at my desk. I love what I do and do it with passion. 🤖♥️🌊

## Work Experience
### Senior Robotics Software Engineer @ Tidal
Jan 2024 – Present | Mountain View, California, United States

### Senior Robotics Software Engineer @ X, the moonshot factory
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | Mountain View, California, United States

### Robotics Software Engineer @ X, the moonshot factory
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Mountain View, California, United States

### Software Engineer, Robotics @ Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | Moss Landing, California

### Associate Engineer @ Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)
Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Moss Landing, California

### Research Specialist @ Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017


## Education
### Master’s Degree in Marine Science, Physical Oceanography Lab
San José State University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/byraanan

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Last updated: 2026-04-01