Staff Software Engineer, Air Defense

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Irvine, CA
Salary: $220,000–$292,000 / 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 · Staff Software Engineer, Air Defense

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As a Staff Software Engineer at our Irvine, CA team, you will tackle complex challenges in networking, autonomy, systems integration, and robotics, making practical engineering decisions to drive innovation. You’ll work with a variety of programming languages including Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, React, and TypeScript, contributing to the development of cutting-edge defense technologies. This role requires 10+ years of experience and a secret security clearance, offering an opportunity to engage in high-impact projects that demand expertise in multiple technical domains and robust problem-solving skills.

Skills

Python C++ Rust Go JavaScript TypeScript React

What you'll do

Design and implement complex software solutions for networking, autonomy, and robotics.
Integrate diverse systems to ensure seamless operation in air defense applications.
Make pragmatic engineering tradeoffs to balance functionality and performance constraints.
Develop robust algorithms to enhance system reliability and efficiency continuously.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth of technical expertise within the team.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience with multiple programming languages including Python, C++, Rust, Go, and JavaScript.
Strong expertise in React and JavaScript/TypeScript development.
Active Secret security clearance required.
Proven track record in solving complex problems related to networking, autonomy, systems integration, robotics, etc.
Experience making pragmatic engineering tradeoffs in software development projects.

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