Senior Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, Active Clearance

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, Vehicle Software, Active Clearance

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As a Senior Mission Software Engineer on the Vehicle Software team, you will work with highly classified projects requiring a secret security clearance. Your primary responsibilities include developing and maintaining mission-critical software for vehicle systems using languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, or JavaScript. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, scalable solutions that meet stringent performance requirements. This role demands expertise in multiple programming paradigms and a deep understanding of system architecture, alongside experience handling complex business problems at scale within the vehicle software domain.

Skills

Java Python C++ Rust Go JavaScript CI/CD

What you'll do

Design and develop mission-critical software for vehicle systems.
Implement robust security features in vehicle software applications.
Optimize code performance across various programming languages.
Conduct thorough testing to ensure software reliability and safety.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices.

What we're looking for

5+ years of experience in software development with multiple programming languages.
Strong background in mission-critical vehicle software engineering.
Active security clearance required for the position.
Proven track record in developing and maintaining complex systems.
Excellent problem-solving skills and technical expertise.

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