Staff Software Engineer, Ghost

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

As a Staff Robotics Software Engineer on our Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) team, you'll be at the forefront of cutting-edge autonomous systems development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core robotics libraries, including frame transformations, targeting, and guidance systems, that will be utilized across all Anduril robotics platforms.
• Lead the development and implementation of major features for our products, such as designing and building Software-in-the-Loop simulators for advanced systems like Anvil.
• Optimize performance of existing products, including tasks like improving battery consumption and route planning for our Ghost helicopter.
• 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.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of multi-agent coordination systems for UAVs.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ 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 optimization.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and analyzing 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, localization, mapping, or controls.
• Experience with performance optimization 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 localization, 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Income protection: life and disability insurance.
• Generous time off: highly competitive PTO plans.
• Family planning and parenting support.
• Mental health resources.
• Professional development: annual reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits.
• Relocation assistance.
• Retirement savings plan.