Realtime Software Engineer

Engg; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Health benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is hiring to implement and deploy core real-time image processing software for infrared imaging systems. You will optimize C++ pipelines and work on embedded, SWAP-limited hardware, enabling rapid fielding of new technologies and secure integration into defense systems.

The role involves gaining deep knowledge of infrared sensors, contributing to high-throughput processing, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional C++ software development experience.
• Experience developing low-latency, high-throughput software on Linux-based systems.
• Familiarity with graphics programming or image processing.
• Experience testing and debugging firmware on hardware platforms.
• Experience with networking, security, and distributed systems fundamentals.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and produce detailed technical documentation.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply your experience configuring Linux-based operating systems and developing terminal-based software.
• Become an expert in Nix and NixOS and help define and implement NixOS-based embedded systems.
• Gain a deep understanding of infrared sensor systems and existing image processing software.
• Contribute to real-time, high-bandwidth processing pipelines in C++ and/or CUDA.
• Define and implement test and simulation environments, including software- and hardware-in-the-loop methods.
• Support end-to-end system delivery from design to manufacturing, deployment and sustainment.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on challenging problems in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

C++ development

Low-latency software

Linux

Clear communication

Security clearance readiness

Tools

GIT

JIRA

CI/CD

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

The Anduril Imaging team develops state‑of‑the‑art imaging systems, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies.

ABOUT THE JOB

You will implement and deploy the core real‑time image processing software of our infrared imaging systems. Your work will be essential to ensuring we can quickly field new technologies to embedded and SWAP‑limited hardware, scale quickly, and securely integrate into the complex defense systems.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Apply your experience configuration Linux based operating systems and developing terminal‑based software
• Become an expert in Nix and NixOS and help define and implement NixOS based embedded systems
• Gain a deep understanding of our unique infrared sensor systems and our existing image processing software
• Contribute to the development of real‑time, high‑bandwidth processing pipelines in C++ and/or CUDA
• Define and implement test and simulation environments, incorporating both software‑and hardware‑in‑the‑loop methodologies
• Support end‑to‑end system delivery, from initial design to manufacturing, deployment, and sustainment
• Work with a multi‑disciplinary team on challenging problems in a fast‑paced environment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of professional C++ software development experience and using development tools such as GIT, JIRA, and CI/CD systems
• Experience developing low‑latency, high‑throughput software on Linux based systems, including knowledge of system utilities and basic configuration
• Familiarity in graphics programming or image processing
• Experience testing and debugging firmware on hardware platforms
• Experience with software infrastructure fundamentals including networking, security, and distributed systems
• Ability to quickly learn and implement new technologies and frameworks
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and produce detailed technical documentation
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with configuration Linux operating systems and Linux kernel development
• Experience working with a variety of programming languages such as C, Rust, Python, etc.
• Familiarity in graphics programming or image processing
• Experience in connectivity and high‑performance networking software development
• Any experience in Nix/NixOS is a big plus
• Active Secret U.S. security clearance

US Salary Range

$191,000 - $253,000 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.

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .