Staff Software Engineer, Undersea Reconnaissance and Strike

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Boston, MA · Quincy, MA
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.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer, Undersea Reconnaissance and Strike

As a Staff Software Engineer at Anduril’s Maritime team in Boston or Quincy, MA, you will lead the development of autonomous underwater vehicle software, focusing on decision-making and autonomy. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing core logic for environmental understanding, navigation, obstacle avoidance, and mission execution. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with customer requirements while driving technical leadership through hands-on contributions and roadmap management. Key skills required are system architecture experience, C++ or Rust programming in Linux, and engagement with customers to represent technical aspects of the product portfolio. Preferred qualifications include expertise in robotics systems, modeling and simulation, and proficiency in Python, Rust, or Go. This role involves tackling complex challenges and delivering high-impact products for underwater reconnaissance and strike missions.

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and implementation of autonomy software for underwater vehicles.
  • Set technical objectives and build cross-functional teams for project completion.
  • Drive development processes for payloads and mission systems from initial delivery.
  • Act as the technical owner for an entire mission system, including stakeholder engagement.
  • Write and maintain core libraries used across all robotics platforms at Anduril.
  • Manage major feature development and rollout to the fleet for Copperhead.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of professional C++ or Rust programming experience in a Linux environment.
  • Hands-on experience developing software for embedded and physical devices.
  • System architecture design and implementation expertise.
  • Experience engaging customers to represent technical aspects of products.
  • Secret security clearance required.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and work on critical, high-impact software projects.

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