Senior Mission Software Engineer, Surface Maritime

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $191,000–$253,000 / 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 · Senior Mission Software Engineer, Surface Maritime

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As a Senior Mission Software Engineer on the Surface Maritime team, you will independently drive the delivery of complex software systems integrated into maritime autonomous platforms. Your responsibilities include leading technical design and architecture for major subsystems, ensuring robust support throughout the product lifecycle, and contributing to the evolution of next-generation autonomous solutions. The role requires expertise in C++, Python, and real-time embedded systems, along with a strong background in system-level programming and software engineering practices. Given the maritime context, you will work on mission-critical applications that demand high reliability and security, making a secret security clearance essential for this position.

Skills

Python Java C++ Kubernetes Docker AWS Azure GCP CI/CD Git PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis RESTful APIs Swagger JUnit Selenium Jenkins Ansible

What you'll do

Lead the architecture and design of complex software systems for autonomous platforms.
Drive end-to-end delivery of mission-critical software integrated into maritime products.
Ensure continuous support and evolution of software throughout the product lifecycle.
Act as a technical lead in rapid development cycles for next-generation autonomous systems.
Own outcomes and ensure successful integration of software in various maritime products.

What we're looking for

Secret security clearance required
Extensive experience in software development for complex systems or major subsystems
Proven ability to lead technical architecture, design, and delivery of autonomous platforms
Strong background in supporting and evolving software through entire product lifecycle
Experience with rapid iteration and continuous improvement in software engineering

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