Senior Robotics Software Engineer – Autonomy & UAVs

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous time off and wellness leave

Relocation assistance

Mental health resources

Commuter benefits

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in robotics to develop cutting-edge autonomous systems. Candidates should have over 5 years of software development experience and proficiency in C++ or Rust. This role involves collaborative problem-solving and optimizations across robotics platforms, with the opportunity to work on products that shape military capabilities. Relocation assistance and competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ or Rust.
• Proven experience troubleshooting remotely deployed software systems.
• Hands-on experience working with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core robotics libraries for Anduril robotics platforms.
• Lead the development of features for products like Software-in-the-Loop simulators.
• Optimize performance of existing products such as route planning for the Ghost helicopter.
• Collaborate with hardware teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in deployed systems.

Skills

C++

Rust

Linux development

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Python

Embedded systems

Job description

A defense technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in robotics to develop cutting-edge autonomous systems. Candidates should have over 5 years of software development experience and proficiency in C++ or Rust. This role involves collaborative problem-solving and optimizations across robotics platforms, with the opportunity to work on products that shape military capabilities. Relocation assistance and competitive benefits are included.