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Anduril Industries · 1 day ago

Staff Software Engineer, Robotics

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$220K/yr - $292K/yr

10+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Staff Software Engineer specializing in Robotics will work on the Air Defense team to develop and integrate systems for autonomous robots, ensuring seamless functionality and performance in critical military applications.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Write and maintain core libraries and services that perform critical functions for collaborative teams of robots - for example, frame transformations, targeting and guidance, etc

Own major feature development and rollout of large, complex features for our products. This includes systems analysis, sensor selection and integration, perception architecture and implementation, motion planning, health management, behavior analysis, simulation and test infrastructure, and interfaces with lower- and higher-level systems

Implement scalable sub-systems including sensor processing, perception, tracking, motion planning, health management, anomaly detection, simulation, testing fixtures, and vehicle interfaces

Work closely with Anduril and 3rd party robotic platform hardware teams, as well as operational subject matter experts to align on requirements during product development and iterate towards a final design

Qualification

C++RustRoboticsLinux developmentMotion planningPerceptionData structuresAlgorithmsSoft skills

Required

Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Robotics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

10+ years of C++ or Rust experience in a Linux development environment

Demonstrated experience leading projects or teams with the ability to inspire, mentor, and grow other engineers

Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization

Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance

Preferred

MS, ideally in areas/fields such as Robotics, Computer Science, Software Engineering

Experience programming for embedded and physical devices

Experience in one or more of the following: motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, and related system performance metrics

Understanding of systems software (kernel, device drivers, system calls) and optimizing for limited resources

Experience with sensor characterization and analysis

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.