Game Development Engineer

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative defense technology company is seeking a skilled C++ Software Engineer to help transform military capabilities with cutting-edge technology. In this role, you will collaborate with stakeholders to establish priorities, diagnose technical issues, and optimize performance across a range of systems. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including comprehensive healthcare, generous PTO, and professional development support. Join a team that is making a real-world impact in defense technology and be part of a mission that truly matters.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Generous PTO and Holiday Calendar

16 Weeks of Paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Mental Health Resources

Daily Meals and Provisions

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Stipend

Company-funded Commuter Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional programming experience with C++.
• Experience working in large codebases and solving complex problems.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to establish priorities and expectations.
• Diagnose and resolve defects to ensure client stability.
• Analyze and optimize performance in scalable systems.

Skills

C++

Software Engineering Principles

3D Math

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Linux

Job description

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

Our team builds software that beautifully visualizes both real and simulated data that can be historical or live. It lets users create “what ifs” to evaluate mission concepts and is often used for Business Development and Engineering purposes. It also acts as the visual client for our Mission Simulation product.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Partner with stakeholders to establish clear priorities and define expectations which translate to a scope of work that you and the team can effectively deliver on
• Identify technical risks and their solutions, collaborating with the broader engineering groups at Anduril.
• Ensure client stability by diagnosing and resolving defects.
• Analyze and optimize both memory and performance in systems that have to scale from high-end desktops to mobile AR systems
• Identify problems; solve them: implement robust, high-quality solutions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent C++ skills and software engineering principles
• Experience working in large codebases to solve complex problems.
• Minimum five years of professional programming experience
• Solid understanding of 3D math
• Ability to write clean, maintainable and extensible code with attention to reusability
• Experience in a broad range of engineering areas on shipping games or real time visualization systems, with special attention given to low-level code
• Excellent spoken and written communication
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Linux development experience
• Experience developing on console platforms.
• Shipped at least one AAA game title in a similar role.
• Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

US Salary Range

$138,000—$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.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• 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)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

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!

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