# Senior Software Engineer, Dart **Company**: Anduril Industries **Location**: Costa Mesa, CA **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $220,000-$292,000 USD **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Technology **Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/4993677007?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_27e3f65e-20f ## Description We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) team. As a member of this team, you will be at the forefront of cutting-edge autonomous systems development. You will tackle diverse challenges in autonomy, systems integration, robotics, and networking, making critical engineering decisions that directly impact mission success. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring Anduril's products work seamlessly together to achieve a variety of crucial outcomes. You will develop innovative solutions for complex robotics problems, balance pragmatic engineering trade-offs with mission-critical requirements, and collaborate across teams to integrate software with hardware systems. Contributing to the entire product lifecycle, from concept to deployment, you will rapidly prototype and iterate on software solutions. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to tackle ambiguous problems. Your 'Whatever It Takes' mindset will be key in executing tasks efficiently, scalably, and pragmatically, always keeping the mission at the forefront of your work. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on next-generation defence technology, working with state-of-the-art robotics and autonomous systems. You will be part of a team that values innovation, quick iteration, and delivering high-quality solutions that meet real-world needs. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field, and at least 5 years of professional software development experience. They will be proficient in C++ or Rust, with experience in Linux development environments, and have demonstrated expertise in data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimisation. The ideal candidate will also have hands-on experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems, and be able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain core robotics libraries, including frame transformations, targeting, and guidance systems, that will be utilised across all Anduril robotics platforms. Lead the development and implementation of major features for our products, such as designing and building an end-to-end target tracking pipeline for Dart. Collaborate closely with hardware and manufacturing teams throughout the product development lifecycle, providing timely feedback to influence and enhance final hardware designs. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in deployed systems, ensuring optimal performance in the field. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design through testing and deployment. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending and implementing innovations to improve our products and processes. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field 5+ years of professional software development experience Strong proficiency in C++ or Rust, with experience in Linux development environments Demonstrated expertise in data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimisation Proven experience troubleshooting and analysing remotely deployed software systems Hands-on experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including hardware and manufacturing Strong problem-solving skills and a 'Whatever It Takes' mindset Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance Willingness to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA Preferred Qualifications: Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering) Expertise in one or more advanced robotics areas: motion planning, perception, localisation, mapping, or controls Experience with performance optimisation and metrics for complex robotic systems Proficiency in Python, Rust, and/or Go, in addition to C++ Hands-on experience programming for embedded systems and physical devices Background in multi-agent coordination, particularly with UAVs Demonstrated ability to solve complex frame transformation problems (e.g., target localisation, multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arms) Experience with real-time operating systems and distributed computing Familiarity with machine learning and AI applications in robotics Knowledge of sensor fusion techniques and implementation Understanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics as applied to UAV systems Experience with simulation environments for robotics testing and development Track record of contributions to open-source robotics projects or relevant publications ## Skills ### Required - C++ - Rust - Linux development environments - data structures - algorithms - concurrency - code optimisation - frame transformations - targeting - guidance systems - autonomy - systems integration - robotics - networking ### Nice to have - Python - Go - embedded systems - physical devices - multi-agent coordination - UAVs - motion planning - perception - localisation - mapping - controls - performance optimisation - real-time operating systems - distributed computing - machine learning - AI applications - sensor fusion - aerodynamics - flight dynamics --- Source: [Apply at job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/4993677007?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)