Senior Software Engineer, Robotics

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, Robotics

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As a Senior Software Engineer in the Robotics team, you will lead the development of critical features for our advanced systems, such as designing and building simulators for software-in-the-loop testing. You will optimize performance by enhancing battery consumption and route planning for drones like the Ghost helicopter, and contribute to multi-agent coordination systems for UAVs. The role requires expertise in professional software development with a focus on robotics and simulation tools, along with a strong background in computer science or related fields, typically at the master’s or Ph.D. level. A secret security clearance is mandatory, as you will work on highly sensitive projects that demand rigorous data privacy measures and intellectual property protection.

Skills

Python C++ ROS Git Docker CI/CD AWS Kubernetes PostgreSQL SQLite Linux RESTful APIs JSON RFID GPS

What you'll do

Lead development and implementation of major features for products like Anvil.
Optimize performance of existing products, including battery consumption and route planning.
Design and implement multi-agent coordination systems for UAVs.
Ensure adherence to security protocols requiring secret clearance.
Collaborate on the creation of Software-in-the-Loop simulators for advanced systems.

What we're looking for

5+ years of professional software development experience
Secret security clearance required
Master's or Ph.D. in relevant field
Experience leading the development of major product features
Expertise in optimizing performance for complex systems
Contribution to multi-agent coordination system design
Willingness to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA

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