High-Performance C++ Engineer for Real-Time Defense

Anduril; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Washington, DC is seeking talented C++ software engineers to design, develop, and optimize high‑performance, low‑latency software for defense applications.

You will collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to integrate components, debug and profile code, and contribute to the full software lifecycle, with eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

This role offers competitive compensation and industry‑leading benefits.

Qualifications

• Deep technical foundation in CS/SE/Math/Physics enabling low-level systems understanding.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional C++ experience on high-performance software.
• Proven ability to design performant, efficient systems for demanding applications.
• Experience navigating large, mature C++ codebases and architectures.
• Commitment to building mission-critical C++ software with real-world impact.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize high-performance, low-latency C++ software for defense applications, systems, and infrastructure.
• Engineer robust, efficient, and scalable solutions handling complex algorithms and memory management for real-time operations.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems teams to integrate C++ components and ensure seamless functionality.
• Debug, test, and profile code to identify bottlenecks and ensure reliability and stability.
• Contribute to the full software lifecycle from architecture to deployment of advanced C++ systems.

Skills

C++

Low-latency systems

High-performance

Software engineering

Algorithm design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Anduril Industries in Washington, DC is seeking talented C++ software engineers to design, develop, and optimize high‑performance, low‑latency software for defense applications.

You will collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to integrate components, debug and profile code, and contribute to the full software lifecycle, with eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

This role offers competitive compensation and industry‑leading benefits.