Senior Software Engineer, XR Tools (Sand Table)

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Seattle, WA
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$191,000–$253,000 / yr
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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, XR Tools (Sand Table)

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Sand Table team, you will focus on developing robust tooling and diagnostics to ensure high-stakes virtual reality demonstrations run flawlessly. Your daily tasks include designing and building a custom launcher application for secure distribution of builds, simplifying XR calibration processes, and resolving complex hardware-software integration issues. You will work with C++ extensively, writing performance-critical code while collaborating closely with engine developers and technical operations teams to create reliable software solutions. The role requires expertise in real-time 3D applications, strong debugging skills, and experience with technologies like OpenXR and Electron for UI tooling. This position is crucial for maintaining the reliability of our high-stakes VR demonstrations at scale.

What you'll do

  • Architect and build robust tooling for technical operations team to deploy and monitor XR demonstrations.
  • Design and develop a custom launcher application for secure distribution of builds to end customers.
  • Develop spatial alignment tools to simplify calibration of XR headsets with real-world environments.
  • Investigate and resolve complex hardware-software integration issues to ensure demo reliability.
  • Write high-performance C++ code for core engine systems, alignment logic, and desktop tools.

What we're looking for

  • Professional experience in software engineering with a focus on tools development or real-time 3D applications.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ and experience working in performance-critical codebases.
  • Excellent debugging skills and ability to diagnose complex hardware-software interaction issues.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including technical operators.
  • Direct experience with XR development, spatial tracking, and XR hardware/software SDKs.
  • Experience building application launchers, auto-updaters, or software distribution systems.
  • Familiarity with local networking, deployment automation, and configuration management.

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