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Anduril Industries · 10 hours ago

Senior Software Engineer, Data Science & Machine Learning

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$220K/yr - $292K/yr

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company committed to transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. As a Data Scientist, you will tackle complex challenges in autonomous systems, driving innovation and shaping the future of defense with data-driven insights and solutions.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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 AnalysisData VisualizationUnix/LinuxCloud ComputingCommunication SkillsCollaboration 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

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.

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.