Real-Time Tracking Algorithm Developer

AI Chopping Block; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 126,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Health benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with AI, autonomy, and sensor fusion.

The Air & Missile Defense Radar team develops real-time tracking software to detect, track, and classify airborne threats while handling dozens to hundreds of targets. The role emphasizes high-performance, distributed systems, collaboration with radar engineers, and deployment in mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience and Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Solid foundation in mathematics: linear algebra, probability, statistics, and/or differential equations.
• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals: design patterns, testing, version control, and debugging.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced tracking algorithms for novel air and missile threats, including multi‑target tracking, track fusion, and discrimination techniques.
• Develop high-performance, real-time software systems that process radar sensor data and maintain tracks on dozens to hundreds of simultaneous targets.
• Build and leverage modeling & simulation environments to validate tracking performance, quantify system capabilities, and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate directly with radar engineers and system architects to integrate tracking solutions into end-to-end defense systems.
• Optimize tracking software for performance-critical environments where milliseconds matter.
• Communicate technical concepts and trade-offs to cross-functional teams, program leadership, and customers to drive informed decisions.
• Participate in customer demonstrations and field tests to ensure successful deployment and operational effectiveness

Skills

C++

Python

Mathematics

Software engineering fundamentals

Top Secret SCI clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with AI, autonomy, and sensor fusion.

The Air & Missile Defense Radar team develops real-time tracking software to detect, track, and classify airborne threats while handling dozens to hundreds of targets. The role emphasizes high-performance, distributed systems, collaboration with radar engineers, and deployment in mission-critical environments.