Staff Mission Software Engineer, Autonomy Infrastructure

Costa Mesa, CA, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 11 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $220,000.00 - 292,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Business Model
  • Operating Systems
  • Streaming
  • Real-time
  • 3D Computer Graphics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Sensors
  • Fusion
  • Computer Networking
  • Adobe AIR
  • Barracuda
  • Robotics
  • Collaboration
  • Computer Hardware
  • Quality Assurance
  • Computer Vision
  • Estimating
  • Security Clearance
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Software Engineering
  • Golang
  • Java
  • Rust
  • Python
  • Mentorship
  • Military
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • API
  • Documentation
  • C++
  • Interfaces
  • IaaS
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Training
  • Health Care
  • Health Insurance
  • Insurance
  • Coaching
  • Legal
  • Professional Development
  • Taxes
  • MEGA
  • Information Engineering
  • Internet Explorer
  • Value Engineering
  • Finance
  • Banking
  • Credit Cards
  • Management
  • Communication
  • Fraud
  • Reporting
  • Recruiting
  • Privacy

Summary

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

The Air Dominance & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial and multi-domain robotic systems. The team is responsible for taking products like Fury (unmanned fighter jet) and Barracuda (air-breathing cruise missile) from concept to product. The team also develops Lattice for Mission Autonomy, Anduril's premier software platform that enables masses of Fury, Barracuda, and other first and third party robots to collaborate across various missions. We work in close coordination with specialist teams like Perception, Motion Planning, Hardware, and Test Engineering to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers and roboticists excited about creating the tools for other developers to build an autonomy software stack that includes computer vision, motion planning, SLAM, controls, estimation, and secure communications.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
  • Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience including significant work in at least two of the following: C++, Golang, Java, Rust, Python
  • Experience as a tech lead and mentor for teams of at least 5 other engineers
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Interest in simulations and/or gaming, especially in the military context
  • Experience setting up CI/CD, metrics + logging infrastructure for a live service, and alerting
  • Experience maintaining developer platforms (API documentation, simulation sandboxes)
  • Experience implementing or interacting with C++ application binary interfaces
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS
  • Experience with Nix

US Salary Range

$220,000-$292,000 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:

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 is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

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.

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.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
  • No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
  • Please always verify communications:
    • Direct from Anduril: Our recruiters will only email you from an @anduril.com address.
    • Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to
  • Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
  • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

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