Senior Software Engineer, RAIL

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 Software Engineer, RAIL

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As a Senior Software Engineer on the RAIL team at Anduril, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining core systems that enable seamless integration between Mission Autonomy and diverse hardware interfaces across various robotics platforms. Your responsibilities include owning major feature development, collaborating closely with vehicle software teams to understand their needs, and delivering high-impact solutions that facilitate the rapid deployment of new robot designs. You will work extensively with C++ or Rust in a Linux environment, learning Rust if necessary, while also leveraging Python and Go for additional functionality. This role requires a strong background in systems programming and a keen interest in robotics autonomy, as you will be instrumental in bridging hardware-specific differences to provide standardized interfaces that enhance scalability and efficiency across Anduril’s expansive portfolio of robotic solutions.

Skills

C++ Rust Linux Python Go CI/CD MVP Scrum Kubernetes Docker AWS PostgreSQL Git Secret security clearance process US DoD Security Clearance

What you'll do

Own major feature development and rollout for RAIL products.
Write and maintain core systems used by all robotics platforms at Anduril.
Collaborate with vehicle software teams to understand their needs during product development.
Develop common hardware interfaces to abstract away differences in autopilot communication protocols.
Implement hardware custody management and access-control semantics within RAIL.

What we're looking for

4+ years of experience in C++ or Rust development in a Linux environment
Strong background in Python and/or Go programming languages
Proven ability to work on large-scale feature development for robotics products
Experience collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in product development
Eligibility to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance
Demonstrated capability in writing and maintaining core systems used across multiple platforms

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