Full-Stack Software Engineer, Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CASeattle, WAWashington, DC
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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This role $193k
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1993 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Full-Stack Software Engineer, Mission Autonomy

We are seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our dynamic team responsible for developing the core Command and Control software for the Lattice platform, which manages real-time telemetry, health, and autopilot tasks on vehicles while also enabling operators to plan missions and manage fleets through a Ground Control Station. In this role, you will work on integrating GenAI agents into our systems, allowing natural language interactions with autonomous assets. You will use Python, C++, Rust, Go, Java, JavaScript, React, and TypeScript to build both backend and frontend components of complex distributed systems. Ideal candidates have experience in cloud computing, multi-agent autonomous systems, or defense tech, and are adept at understanding real-time data flows between hardware and UI interfaces. This role requires a Top Secret security clearance and offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology with significant impact.

What you'll do

  • Design and implement backend services using Python, C++, Rust, Go, or Java.
  • Develop real-time telemetry systems for vehicle health monitoring and autopilot tasks.
  • Create user interfaces with React and TypeScript to enable mission planning and fleet management.
  • Integrate natural language processing technologies for autonomous asset control via voice commands.
  • Optimize data flow between backend systems and frontend UIs for seamless operator experience.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of full-stack development experience
  • Proficiency in Python, C++, Rust, Go, Java, JavaScript, React, and TypeScript
  • Understanding of real-time backend data flow into UI
  • Experience with distributed systems, cloud computing, or SaaS
  • Knowledge of multi-agent autonomous systems or defense tech
  • Ability to work in a highly autonomous role with rapid delivery
  • Top Secret security clearance required

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