Senior Software Engineer, Game Development

Anduril

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• Develop and optimize software that visualizes real and simulated military data in 3D, supporting mission planning and business development at a defense technology company. • Require 5+ years of professional C++ programming experience with expertise in 3D math, large codebases, and real-time visualization or game engine systems. • Partner with stakeholders on priorities, identify technical risks, diagnose defects, and optimize performance across platforms from high-end desktops to mobile AR systems. • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance; Linux and console development experience preferred. • Competitive compensation of $191,000–$253,000 base salary plus equity grants and top-tier benefits for full-time employees.

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

Our team builds software that beautifully visualizes both real and simulated data that can be historical or live. It lets users create “what ifs” to evaluate mission concepts and is often used for Business Development and Engineering purposes. It also acts as the visual client for our Mission Simulation product.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Partner with stakeholders to establish clear priorities and define expectations, which translate to a scope of work that you and the team can deliver
Identify technical risks and their solutions, collaborating with the broader engineering groups at Anduril
Ensure client stability by diagnosing and resolving defects
Analyze and optimize both memory and performance in systems that have to scale from high-end desktops to mobile AR systems
Identify problems and solve them, while implementing robust, high-quality solutions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent C++ skills and software engineering principles
Experience working in large codebases to solve complex problems
Minimum five years of professional programming experience
Solid understanding of 3D math
Ability to write clean, maintainable and extensible code with attention to reusability
Experience in a broad range of engineering areas on shipping games or real time visualization systems, with special attention given to low-level code
Excellent spoken and written communication
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Linux development experience
Experience developing on console platforms
Shipped at least one AAA game title in a similar role

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.

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: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come 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 contact@anduril.com.
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 contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

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To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

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Job Information

Company:
Anduril
Location:
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Job Type:
Full-Time
Experience Level:
Senior
Source:
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Status:
Active

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