Senior Software Engineer - C++ Ecosystem

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 168,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Long-term disability insurance

Generous company holiday calendar

Paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Mental health resources

Professional development stipend

Daily meals and provisions

Company-funded commuter benefits

Relocation assistance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Senior Software Engineer specialized in C++ to optimize the development ecosystem for advanced defense technologies. Based in Pittsburgh, you will own the C++ core libraries and build systems, work closely with development teams, and establish best practices. Candidates should have prior C++ experience, a related degree, and a desire to create real-world impact. Competitive salary range: $168,000 - $252,000, along with top-tier benefits including healthcare, generous PTO, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with C++ development.
• Familiarity with algorithms, data structures, and technical tools.
• Desire to work on software that has real-world impact.

Responsibilities

• Own the C++ development ecosystem, including build systems and tools.
• Establish and promote C++ best practices.
• Lead high-impact projects through requirements analysis and execution.

Skills

C++ development

Algorithms and data structures

Cloud infrastructure

Linux systems

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - C++ Ecosystem

Build and optimize the C++ core libraries and build systems to support advanced defense vehicle software

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

About The Role

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 Lattice Foundations organization is responsible for enabling Anduril's software products to reach a new standard of software excellence. We build tools, operate services, define processes, and develop frameworks to allow Anduril's engineers and operators to execute at all stages of the software development lifecycle with efficiency, quality, and delight. We adapt industry best practices to the complexities of Anduril's domain, develop new systems when we can improve on the state of the art, and integrate it all into a unitary foundation underlying Anduril's software development.

At Anduril, C++ is core to the development of our vehicle systems. We are seeking to hire a seasoned software engineer to own our C++ development ecosystem. This individual will work closely with other developers in order to promote effective C++ development across the company. Work will include developing build systems, expanding core libraries, supporting new tools, establishing best practices, and more. An ideal candidate would be an autonomous, empathetic, user-focused engineer who is excited to act as a force multiplier for C++ developers across Anduril.

What You’ll Do

• Own the C++ development ecosystem, including build systems, tools, and core libraries
• Establish & promote C++ best practices across Anduril
• Embed deeply with C++ development teams in order to understand their workflows and pain points
• Lead high-impact projects through requirements analysis, design, and execution
• Work with partner teams to understand problems, identify opportunities, and build consensus
• Be an advocate for excellent engineering culture across the team

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience with C++ development
• Prior engineering experience from the industry, along with academic pursuits & studies in the areas of Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
• Familiarity with algorithms, data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, Linux systems, and other technical tools
• A desire to work on software and applications that have real‑world impact
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a bias for action. If you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it
• Be naturally curious about the technologies and tools you use
• Have a point-of-view, but are still low-ego
• Eligibility to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance, preferably Top Secret

US Salary Range: $168,000 - $252,000 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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long‑term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work‑life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro‑kitchens.
• Company‑funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

Anduril is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths toward the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real‑world impact, we’d love to hear from you!