Senior Software Engineer, C++

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Broomfield, COFort Collins, CO
Salary: $190,000–$252,000 / yr
Posted: 12 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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Senior Software Engineer, C++ The Senior Software Engineer, C++ joins the Air & Missile Defense Radar team to develop sophisticated tracking algorithms and software systems that detect, track, and characterize airborne threats in real-time. This role involves designing multi-target tracking, track fusion, and discrimination techniques while building high-performance distributed systems to process massive amounts of radar sensor data within milliseconds. The engineer will also build modeling and simulation environments to validate performance and integrate solutions into end-to-end defense systems. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C++ and Python, along with a strong foundation in linear algebra, probability, statistics, and differential equations. Candidates should possess experience with Kalman filters, particle filters, and signal processing. The role addresses the critical problem of providing real-time situational awareness for mission-critical operations by managing hundreds of simultaneous targets in high-pressure environments where performance is paramount.

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Skills

C++ Python Kalman Filters Particle Filters Signal Processing Multi-target Tracking Sensor Fusion High-Performance Computing Distributed Systems SQL NoSQL Time-series Databases JavaScript React Node.js MATLAB Simulink Agile

What you'll do

Design and implement advanced tracking algorithms for multi-target detection, track fusion, and discrimination.
Develop high-performance, real-time software systems to process radar sensor data for hundreds of simultaneous targets.
Build and utilize modeling and simulation environments to validate performance and identify system improvements.
Optimize tracking software for performance-critical environments where processing speed is critical.
Communicate technical concepts and trade-offs to cross-functional teams, leadership, and customers.
Participate in customer demonstrations and field tests to ensure operational effectiveness of deployed systems.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.
8 years of relevant experience.
Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
Solid foundation in linear algebra, probability, statistics, and/or differential equations.
Understanding of software engineering fundamentals including design patterns, testing, version control, and debugging.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.

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