Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Sensor Fusion

Anduril; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity grants

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to develop advanced algorithms for sensor fusion and state estimation. This role focuses on onboard software development for unmanned vehicles and involves coding in C++ and Rust.

Applicants must hold a degree in a related field and be eligible for a U.S. Top Secret security clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $191,000 – $253,000 USD, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Experience with electrical sensor integration (I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of localization, Kalman filtering, and tracking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Write algorithms for sensor fusion and state estimation using C++ and Rust.
• Build protocols for collaborative autonomy in multiple robots.
• Develop low-latency code for Linux-based systems on unmanned vehicles.

Skills

C++

Rust

Python

Sensor Fusion

State Estimation

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Linux

Nix

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

On the Air Dominance & Strike team, we build hardware and software that allows masses of autonomous aerial systems to think, coordinate, and act together.

We are looking for a Senior Robotics Software Engineer who wants to work at the intersection of advanced math and physical hardware. You will write the onboard software that handles sensor fusion, target tracking, and state estimation, enabling our unmanned vehicles to perceive their environment and collaborate in real‑time. This is a highly technical, high‑impact individual contributor role.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Sensor Fusion & State Estimation: You will write the algorithms (utilizing C++ and Rust) that ingest raw data from multiple onboard sensors (radar, optical, etc.) and fuse them into a single, highly accurate picture of the world.
• Collaborative Autonomy: Help build the protocols that allow multiple physical robots to share tracking data, coordinate search patterns, and achieve "effects at mass" as a cohesive swarm.
• Onboard Deployment: Write highly optimized, low‑latency code that runs onboard Linux‑based compute modules on multi‑domain unmanned systems.
• Modern Tooling: We use Nix for deterministic, reproducible builds and deployment on our hardware platforms, alongside C++, Rust, and Python.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Hardware‑Adjacent & Onboard Systems: Familiar with writing application‑level software that runs onboard physical systems (running Linux). Bonus points if you have experience with electrical sensor integration (I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet).
• Strong Math/Algorithmic Foundation: Understanding of localization, Kalman filtering, state estimation, and tracking fundamentals.
• Polyglot Coder: Production‑grade C++ or Rust, prototyping quickly in Python, and appreciation for modern build tools like Nix.
• Pragmatic Doer: Prefer writing code and testing it on physical hardware over long meetings or theoretical papers (80% active development).

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE (YOUR FIRST YEAR)

• At 6 months: You have shipped production software to real robots. Your code is actively running on physical hardware during customer demonstrations or operational testing, solving a real‑world tracking or fusion bottleneck.
• At 12 months: You are the undisputed subject‑matter expert for our tracking and fusion product features. When other teams at Anduril have questions about state estimation or target tracking, they come to you.

Salary Range

US Salary Range: $191,000 – $253,000 USD (approximately, based on experience, education, and training). Actual salary offer may vary. Equity grants are typically part of the total compensation package. Anduril offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees.

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.

EEO STATEMENT

Anduril is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. No discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.