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Anduril Industries · 3 months ago

Senior Software Engineer, Data Science & Machine Learning

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. As a Data Scientist, you will tackle complex challenges in autonomous systems, using your data science skills to innovate and improve performance in high-stakes military applications.

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Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth data analysis using Python, MATLAB, and relevant tools to address complex problems, define key performance indicators for autonomous vehicle systems, and effectively communicate analytical insights to stakeholders
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product management, and fellow data scientists to apply advanced statistical techniques, informing strategic decisions and guiding the development of roadmaps for enhancing vehicle performance based on data-driven insights
Develop, optimize, and oversee autonomous vehicle data infrastructure, including the creation and management of software tools, data catalogs, and robust data pipelines that facilitate efficient data extraction, transformation, and delivery of high-quality data products for internal use and stakeholder presentation
Spearhead technical investigations to diagnose operational issues and analyze performance trends, providing leadership in the interpretation of data and formulation of solutions to improve system reliability and efficiency
Design and implement analytics-driven customer-facing products that showcase system performance metrics, provide trend analysis, and enhance user understanding and experience with our autonomous vehicle platforms

Qualification

PythonMachine LearningData VisualizationUnix/LinuxCloud ComputingData GovernanceCollaboration SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership Experience

Required

A background in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field with a strong quantitative foundation
Demonstrated expertise in Python with a robust portfolio of projects showcasing the development, validation, and deployment of predictive models and data products. Proficiency with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Scikit-Learn is essential
Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments, including proficiency with the command line interface and the ability to efficiently manage and navigate distributed computing systems
Exceptional data visualization skills, with proficiency in using visualization tools (e.g., Plotly, Matplotlib, Seaborn) and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to translate complex data insights into accessible visual formats for diverse audiences
A proven track record of effectively working with large and complex datasets, as well as the capacity to quickly understand and work within established codebases and complex system architectures
A strong commitment to applying data science to solve real-world problems, with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable recommendations that have a tangible impact
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, product managers, and non-technical stakeholders
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Must be open to 24/7 on-call work with customers
Must be open to 20% travel

Preferred

Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is highly beneficial
Knowledge of best practices in data governance, ethics, and privacy, as well as experience with data security and compliance requirements relevant to sensitive and classified information
Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor junior data scientists and lead project teams in the execution of complex data science initiatives
Experience working with terabyte-scale data, robotics data formats (e.g. MCAP, HDF5), and dataframes (e.g. Pandas, PySpark)

Benefits

Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

Company

Anduril Industries

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Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.25B
Key Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M

Leadership Team

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Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
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Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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