Senior Realtime Software Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Boulder, CO
Salary
$165,000–$218,000 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

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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 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Realtime Software Engineer

As a Senior Realtime Software Engineer on the Imaging team, you will implement and deploy core real-time image processing software for infrared imaging systems. You will be responsible for developing high-bandwidth processing pipelines, defining test and simulation environments using hardware-in-the-loop methodologies, and supporting end-to-end system delivery from design to manufacturing. The role requires expertise in C++, CUDA, and Linux-based operating systems, with a focus on Nix and NixOS for embedded systems. You will also utilize tools like GIT, JIRA, and CI/CD systems while managing networking, security, and distributed systems. The work involves solving technical challenges related to deploying software onto SWAP-limited hardware and integrating these components into complex defense systems. Key skills include firmware debugging, graphics programming, and high-performance networking to ensure reliable performance in specialized infrared sensor environments.

What you'll do

  • Implement and deploy real-time image processing software for infrared imaging systems.
  • Configure Linux-based operating systems and develop terminal-based software.
  • Define and implement NixOS-based embedded systems.
  • Develop high-bandwidth processing pipelines using C++ and/or CUDA.
  • Create test and simulation environments using software- and hardware-in-the-loop methodologies.
  • Manage end-to-end system delivery from initial design through manufacturing and deployment.
  • Produce detailed technical documentation for internal and external use.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of professional C++ software development experience using tools like GIT, JIRA, and CI/CD systems.
  • Experience developing low-latency, high-throughput software on Linux based systems including system utilities and configuration.
  • Experience testing and debugging firmware on hardware platforms.
  • Experience with software infrastructure fundamentals including networking, security, and distributed systems.
  • Ability to communicate ideas clearly and produce detailed technical documentation.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.
  • Preferred experience with Nix/NixOS, Linux kernel development, and graphics or image processing.
  • Preferred proficiency in additional programming languages such as C, Rust, or Python.

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