Frontend Software Engineer, Maneuver Dominance

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platinum Healthcare Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Daily Meals and Provisions

Mental Health Resources

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer in San Francisco. The role involves designing and developing a real-time, map-based UI/UX for autonomous command and control systems. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of frontend experience, especially with Javascript, Typescript, and React. The salary range is competitive, from $132,000 to $252,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, professional development, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a real-time, map-based interface.
• Work with pilots to design user experiences.
• Manage large streams of data for a low-friction user experience.
• Build immersive image-viewing experiences on multiple platforms.

Skills

Javascript

Typescript

React

Data-intensive systems

Map-based systems

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Frontend Software Engineer, Maneuver Dominance

Design and develop a real-time, map-based interface for autonomous system command and control

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Compensation: $132,000 - 252,000 USD / year

Job Tags: Software

About The Role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About The Team

The Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril develops operationally relevant, multi‑asset autonomy. We are focused on making large groups of autonomous systems work effectively together. We leverage existing Anduril drone platforms like Ghost or Altius, in addition to bringing 3rd party platforms into Anduril's Lattice ecosystem.

About The Job

We are looking for a Frontend Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for developing custom, map‑based UI/UX for autonomous system command and control. You will work with customers to understand their requirements, design bespoke user interfaces with excellent user experiences. If you are someone who possesses a 'Whatever It Takes' mindset‑executing in an expedient, scalable, and pragmatic way while keeping the mission top‑of‑mind and making sound engineering decisions then this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Work with pilots and other drone users to understand how to design UX's to reduce cognitive burden while still ensuring safety of flight
• Design, build, and deploy a real‑time, map‑based interface for displaying and interacting with sensor data and commanding physical assets
• Fetch and manage large streams of data while maintaining performant rendering in a low‑friction user experience
• Build and design immersive image‑viewing experiences on multiple platforms, including web‑based and mobile 3D image viewing
• Partner with end‑users to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints

Core Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Operations Research, Electrical Engineering or related technical degree
• Experience working on frontend applications, especially data‑intensive or map‑based systems
• 4+ years of professional experience using Javascript, Typescript, React.
• Broad experience in delivering functional outcomes
• A mindset towards innovative approaches of problem solving
• Eligible to obtain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Must be willing to travel up to 25%.

Desired Requirements

• Strong background with focus in Physics, Mathematics, and/or Motion Planning to inform modeling & simulation (M&S) and physical systems
• Developing and testing UI/UX for multi‑agent autonomous systems and deploying in real‑world environments
• Feature and algorithm development with an understanding of behavior trees
• Developing software for flight systems and safety critical functionality
• Distributed communication networks and message standards

US Salary Range

$132,000 - $252,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long‑term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work‑life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro‑kitchens.
• Company‑funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

Anduril is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real‑world impact, we'd love to hear from you!