Senior Software Engineer, Robotics

Anduril

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• Design and develop software for autonomous drone and robotics systems, handling autonomy, systems integration, sensor fusion, and networking challenges that directly impact military mission success. • Required expertise in robotics software development with demonstrated ability to make pragmatic engineering decisions, prototype rapidly, and work across full product lifecycles from concept to deployment. • Collaborate with specialist engineering and operations teams to integrate software solutions with hardware systems and ensure seamless product interoperability across Anduril's portfolio. • Work in a fast-paced environment solving complex, ambiguous problems with a "Whatever It Takes" mindset while balancing technical innovation with mission-critical requirements. • Join a defense technology company building next-generation autonomous systems and propulsion technology for U.S. and allied military capabilities with rapid development cycles (months, not years).

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

Anduril’s Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Robotics Software Engineer on our TRS team, you'll be at the forefront of cutting-edge autonomous systems development. You'll tackle diverse challenges in autonomy, systems integration, robotics, and networking, making critical engineering decisions that directly impact mission success. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring Anduril's products work seamlessly together to achieve a variety of crucial outcomes. You'll develop innovative solutions for complex robotics problems, balance pragmatic engineering trade-offs with mission-critical requirements, and collaborate across teams to integrate software with hardware systems. Contributing to the entire product lifecycle, from concept to deployment, you'll rapidly prototype and iterate on software solutions. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to tackle ambiguous problems. Your "Whatever It Takes" mindset will be key in executing tasks efficiently, scalably, and pragmatically, always keeping the mission at the forefront of your work. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on next-generation defense technology, working with state-of-the-art robotics and autonomous systems. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, quick iteration, and delivering high-quality solutions that meet real-world needs.

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.This position will be located at our headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA (relocation benefits provided.)

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
Demonstrated ability to solve complex frame transformation problems (e.g., target localization, multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arms)
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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Company:
Anduril
Location:
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Job Type:
Full-Time
Experience Level:
Senior
Source:
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Status:
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