Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. #### WHAT YOU'LL DO
Develop and maintain core robotics libraries, including frame transformations, targeting, and guidance systems, that will be utilized across all Anduril robotics platforms
Lead the development and implementation of major features for our products, such as designing and building Software-in-the-Loop simulators for advanced systems like Anvil
Optimize performance of existing products, including tasks like improving battery consumption and route planning for our Ghost helicopter
Collaborate closely with hardware and manufacturing teams throughout the product development lifecycle, providing timely feedback to influence and enhance final hardware designs
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in deployed systems, ensuring optimal performance in the field
Contribute to the design and implementation of multi-agent coordination systems for UAVs
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design through testing and deployment
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending and implementing innovations to improve our products and processes
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field
5+ years of professional software development experience
Strong proficiency in C++ or Rust, with experience in Linux development environments
Demonstrated expertise in data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
Proven experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems
Hands-on experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including hardware and manufacturing
Strong problem-solving skills and a "Whatever It Takes" mindset
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Willingness to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering)
Expertise in one or more advanced robotics areas: motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, or controls
Experience with performance optimization and metrics for complex robotic systems
Proficiency in Python, Rust, and/or Go, in addition to C++
Hands-on experience programming for embedded systems and physical devices
Background in multi-agent coordination, particularly with UAVs
Experience with real-time operating systems and distributed computing
Familiarity with machine learning and AI applications in robotics
Knowledge of sensor fusion techniques and implementation
Understanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics as applied to UAV systems
Experience with simulation environments for robotics testing and development
Track record of contributions to open-source robotics projects or relevant publications
US Salary Range
$191,000—$253,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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