Staff Software Engineer, Distributed Simulation

Anduril

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• Lead development of a new distributed simulation product enabling multiple robots to collaborate across physical sites, handling technical challenges like network latency, server/client data consistency, and GPU computation allocation • Required: U.S. Top Secret security clearance eligibility, recent experience maintaining complex software codebases, distributed simulation background (multiplayer games or defense), and proven tech lead experience managing 5+ engineers • Required technical skills: expertise in at least two of C++, Golang, Java, Rust, or Python; experience with CI/CD pipelines, metrics/logging infrastructure, and cloud tools (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform) • Preferred: 8+ years of software engineering experience with strong CS/engineering foundation; experience setting up live service infrastructure and familiarity with Nix • Competitive salary range $220,000-$292,000 USD plus equity grants; role at Anduril, a defense tech company building AI-powered military systems

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 Role

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead our Distributed Simulation efforts. In this role, you will be responsible for building a new distributed simulation product to enable heterogeneous groups of robots to collaborate together across multiple physical sites. Ideal candidates will be comfortable at all stages of the product life cycle, from initial scoping of user requirements, to the architecture of a solution, to the implementation of that solution.

What You'll Do
You will be expected to use your prior expertise to make well-reasoned arguments for a design that accounts for:

differing visions of “truth” on the server and client
latency between clients and the server
where to do GPU-intensive computation
registering new robots with the network
shipping software updates without compromising availability
moving data across segregated networks
monitoring of simulation state for post-exercise debugging and reporting

Required Qualifications

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Recent (<2 years in the past) experience writing and maintaining software codebases with significant complexity
Prior experience in distributed simulation, especially from writing network-based multiplayer games or from a similar defense context
Experience as a tech lead and mentor for teams of at least 5 other engineers

Preferred Qualifications

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 setting up CI/CD, metrics + logging infrastructure for a live service, and alerting
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:

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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Job Information

Company:
Anduril
Location:
Seattle, Washington, United States
Job Type:
Full-Time
Experience Level:
Executive
Source:
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Status:
Active

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