Principal Embedded Software Engineer, EW

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $220,000–$292,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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.

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TL;DR · Principal Embedded Software Engineer, EW

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As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer at Anduril’s Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) team, you will lead Haskell developers to implement high-performance, high-assurance software systems and participate in technology roadmapping and design review processes. You’ll work closely with experts in mechanical, electrical, RF, and FPGA design to deliver cutting-edge EW capabilities, leveraging functional programming principles and algebra-driven design. The role requires experience in building and leading FP-focused teams, as well as familiarity with Nix/NixOS and graphics programming tools like OpenGL or Vulkan. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with top minds in Haskell and contribute to large-scale system development at a company known for its innovative approach to defense technology.

Skills

Haskell Nix NixOS OpenGL DirectX Vulkan FPGA

What you'll do

Lead teams of Haskell developers to implement high-performance, high-assurance software systems.
Participate in electromagnetic warfare technology roadmapping and design review processes.
Design large-scale systems using functional programming and algebra-driven principles.
Build and scale engineering teams to execute the company’s software development approach.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, RF, and FPGA designers.

What we're looking for

Experience building and leading teams dedicated to functional programming
Proven ability to implement high-performance, high-assurance software systems
Expertise in Haskell for large-scale system design and development
Participation in technology roadmapping and holistic design review processes
Willingness and capability to relocate and work in person in Orange County, California

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