Senior Computer Vision Engineer

Slope

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 220,000 - 292,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Highly competitive PTO
Professional development reimbursement
Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Anduril is seeking an experienced Computer Vision Engineer in Costa Mesa, CA, to develop advanced perception systems for autonomous aerial platforms. You'll work at the intersection of computer vision and robotics, focusing on challenges like visual perception, SLAM, and motion planning. Required qualifications include a BS in a relevant field, knowledge of 3D vision concepts, and 6+ years in C++/Rust. Competitive salary and top-tier benefits are offered, including health, PTO, and professional development support.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in C++ or Rust.
  • Strong understanding of 3D computer vision techniques.
  • Eligible for U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop real-time algorithms for autonomous aerial systems.
  • Implement structure from motion and SLAM algorithms.
  • collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate perception algorithms.

Skills

3D Computer Vision Concepts
C++ Programming
Rust Programming
Robotics Principles
SLAM Algorithms
Data Structures
Concurrency

Education

BS in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

OpenCV
Numpy
PyTorch

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 real‑time, 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 Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril develops operationally relevant, multi-asset autonomy. We are focused on making large groups of autonomous systems work effectively together, with a particular emphasis on larger, more capable unmanned aerial vehicles. Our team specializes in integrating advanced perception and autonomy algorithms into complex aerial platforms, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in autonomous flight and mission execution. We develop cutting‑edge Computer Vision and Autonomy algorithms to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers, particularly in challenging and dynamic environments where robust perception is critical.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking an experienced Computer Vision Engineer with a strong background in robotics to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing advanced perception systems for complex autonomous aerial platforms. Your expertise in computer vision algorithms, combined with your understanding of robotics principles, will be crucial in solving a wide variety of challenges involving visual perception, SLAM, motion planning, controls, and state estimation.

This role requires not only technical expertise in computer vision and robotics but also the ability to make pragmatic engineering tradeoffs, considering the unique constraints of aerial platforms. Your work will directly contribute to the seamless integration of Anduril’s products, achieving critical outcomes in autonomous operations. This position demands strong systems‑level knowledge and experience, as you’ll be working on the intersection of computer vision, robotics, and autonomous systems. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of computer vision in robotics, possess a “Whatever It Takes” mindset, and can execute in an expedient, scalable, and pragmatic way while keeping the mission top‑of‑mind and making sound engineering decisions, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Work at the intersection of 3D perception and computer vision, developing robust algorithms that power real‑time decision‑making for autonomous aerial systems.
  • Develop and implement advanced structure from motion and SLAM algorithms to create accurate 3D models from multiple camera inputs in real‑time.
  • Integrate perception outputs with path planning algorithms to enable autonomous navigation in complex, unstructured environments.
  • Design experiments, data collection efforts, and curate training/evaluation sets to develop insights for both internal purposes and customers.
  • Collaborate closely with robotics, software, and hardware teams to integrate perception algorithms into autonomous aerial systems.
  • Work with vendors and government stakeholders to advance the state‑of‑the‑art in perception and world modeling for autonomous aerial systems.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • Strong knowledge of 3D computer vision concepts, including multi‑view geometry, camera models, photogrammetry, and 3D reconstruction techniques.
  • Fluency in standard domain libraries (numpy, opencv, pytorch, etc).
  • Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization.
  • 6+ years of professional industry experience working with C++ or Rust programming languages.
  • Experience deploying software to end customers, internal or external.
  • Must be willing to travel 25%.
  • Eligible to obtain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • MS or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience with perception systems for aerial robotics or other highly dynamic platforms.
  • Experience with real‑world sensor integrations, including LiDAR, RGB‑D cameras, stereo cameras, or TOF cameras.
  • Knowledge of path planning algorithms and their integration with perception systems in dynamic environments.
  • Experience with GPU / CUDA programming for accelerated computer vision processing.

US Salary Range: $220,000 – $292,000 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:

HEALTHCARE BENEFITS
  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & wellness leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work‑life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development.
  • Commuter Benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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