Anduril Industries, Inc.
Air Dominance & Strike - Vehicle Software - Software Engineer (Robotics)
Anduril Industries, Inc., Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Robotics Software Engineer, Vehicle Software
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.
About the Team Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) is responsible for autonomous robotics systems like the Fury unmanned fighter jet and the Barracuda family of advanced effects. The AD&S Vehicle Software team builds the software that runs on these systems. Our software engineers collaborate with other disciplines to develop software for vehicle control, networking, sensor integration, and telemetry. We look for engineers excited to build the foundational vehicle software stack that supports the wide range of AD&S initiatives, from early concept simulation to first flight to live operations to large‑scale fleet management.
What You’ll Do
Write and maintain core libraries and services that perform critical functions for collaborative teams of robots, such as motion deconfliction and contingency management of fast‑moving air vehicles.
Own major feature development and rollout of large, complex features for our products – recent examples include terminal‑phase autonomy for various air vehicles and a test plan on live surrogates.
Work closely with Anduril and third‑party vehicle hardware teams, and operational subject matter experts (fighter pilots, UAV operators, etc.) to align on requirements during product development and iterate toward a final design.
Required Qualifications
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems
Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems
3+ years experience with C++ or Rust in a Linux development environment
Preferred Qualifications
MS or Ph.D.
Experience in one or more of the following: motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, and related system performance metrics
Python, Rust, and/or Go experience
Experience programming for embedded and physical devices
Multi‑agent coordination of UAVs
Complex frame transformation problems, such as target localization or multi‑degree‑of‑freedom robotic arms
Salary US Salary Range: $191,000 – $253,000 USD (base salary estimate). Highly competitive equity grants are included in most full‑time offers and are considered part of the total compensation package.
Benefits Healthcare Benefits
US Roles:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles:
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles:
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection:
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off:
Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave are available.
Family Planning & Parenting Support:
Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF), adoption, and gestational carriers, plus resources to support you and your partner.
Mental Health Resources:
24/7 access to free mental health resources, therapy, life coaching, and additional work‑life services such as legal and financial support.
Professional Development:
Annual reimbursement for professional development.
Commuter Benefits:
Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles:
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles:
Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles:
Superannuation plan.
Equal Employment Opportunity As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
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About the Team Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) is responsible for autonomous robotics systems like the Fury unmanned fighter jet and the Barracuda family of advanced effects. The AD&S Vehicle Software team builds the software that runs on these systems. Our software engineers collaborate with other disciplines to develop software for vehicle control, networking, sensor integration, and telemetry. We look for engineers excited to build the foundational vehicle software stack that supports the wide range of AD&S initiatives, from early concept simulation to first flight to live operations to large‑scale fleet management.
What You’ll Do
Write and maintain core libraries and services that perform critical functions for collaborative teams of robots, such as motion deconfliction and contingency management of fast‑moving air vehicles.
Own major feature development and rollout of large, complex features for our products – recent examples include terminal‑phase autonomy for various air vehicles and a test plan on live surrogates.
Work closely with Anduril and third‑party vehicle hardware teams, and operational subject matter experts (fighter pilots, UAV operators, etc.) to align on requirements during product development and iterate toward a final design.
Required Qualifications
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems
Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems
3+ years experience with C++ or Rust in a Linux development environment
Preferred Qualifications
MS or Ph.D.
Experience in one or more of the following: motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, and related system performance metrics
Python, Rust, and/or Go experience
Experience programming for embedded and physical devices
Multi‑agent coordination of UAVs
Complex frame transformation problems, such as target localization or multi‑degree‑of‑freedom robotic arms
Salary US Salary Range: $191,000 – $253,000 USD (base salary estimate). Highly competitive equity grants are included in most full‑time offers and are considered part of the total compensation package.
Benefits Healthcare Benefits
US Roles:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles:
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles:
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection:
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off:
Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave are available.
Family Planning & Parenting Support:
Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF), adoption, and gestational carriers, plus resources to support you and your partner.
Mental Health Resources:
24/7 access to free mental health resources, therapy, life coaching, and additional work‑life services such as legal and financial support.
Professional Development:
Annual reimbursement for professional development.
Commuter Benefits:
Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles:
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles:
Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles:
Superannuation plan.
Equal Employment Opportunity As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Interested in building your career at Anduril Industries? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.
#J-18808-Ljbffr