Senior Robotics Software Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By applying the expertise, technology, and business model of the most innovative companies of the 21st century 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 processes thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an age of strategic competition, Anduril is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. The Robotics team at Anduril develops aerial and ground-based robotic systems. They are responsible for developing products like Ghost, Anvil, and our Sentry Tower from paper sketches to operational systems. They closely collaborate with specialist teams like Perception, Autonomy, and Manufacturing to solve some of the customers' most challenging problems. The team is seeking software engineers and roboticists excited about creating a robust robotics stack that includes computer vision, motion planning, SLAM, controls, estimation, and secure communications. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Write and maintain core libraries (frame transformations, targeting and guidance, etc.) that all robotics platforms at Anduril will use - Own significant feature development and launch of large features for our products - recent examples include building a Software-in-the-Loop simulator for our Anvil product and characterizing and improving Ghost helicopter's battery consumption with route planning - Work closely with our hardware and manufacturing teams during product development, providing quick feedback that contributes to the final hardware design. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field - Solid 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 - Strong C++ or Rust experience in a Linux development environment - Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance. 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. For Full Time Employment Opportunities: The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, including 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 all offers and are considered part of Anduril’s total compensation package. In addition, Anduril offers top-tier benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, mental health and family planning benefits with all premiums paid by Anduril. Anduril provides fully paid medical leave, paid company holidays, and paid time off. A professional development stipend is available to all Anduril employees, and all on-site meals are fully subsidized during the work week through usage of our gourmet kitchens. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more specific information about the compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Anduril is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team consists of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic by federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have real world impact, we’d love to hear from you!