Robotics Software Engineer - Autonomy & UAV Systems

Anduril Industries, Inc.

Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 191,000 - 253,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer for its Tactical Recon & Strike team in Costa Mesa, CA. You will develop core robotics software, optimize performance, and ensure systems work together across hardware and software components.

The role involves fast-paced development, prototyping, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will tackle autonomy, systems integration, and networking challenges, contributing from concept to deployment while aligning with

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, CS, or related field.
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ or Rust; Linux development experience.
  • Data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain core robotics libraries across platforms (frame transforms, targeting, guidance).
  • Lead features like Software-in-the-Loop simulators for advanced systems.
  • Optimize performance and battery life; integrate sensors and payloads.
  • Collaborate with hardware/manufacturing teams throughout the lifecycle.
  • Troubleshoot deployed systems to ensure reliability in the field.
  • Contribute to multi-agent coordination for UAVs; full SDLC involvement.

Skills

C++
Rust
Linux development
Data structures
Algorithms
Concurr ency
Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Linux
Embedded systems testing

Job description

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer for its Tactical Recon & Strike team in Costa Mesa, CA. You will develop core robotics software, optimize performance, and ensure systems work together across hardware and software components.

The role involves fast-paced development, prototyping, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will tackle autonomy, systems integration, and networking challenges, contributing from concept to deployment while aligning with

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