Senior Software Engineer- Machine Learning

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for the Battlespace Awareness team. You will support core tool development and help stand up ML infrastructure to optimize system parameters and detect performance regressions in CI.

Strong background in Python, Rust, C++, or C, with expertise in low-latency software, testing, and CI/CD. Eligible to work in the United States and obtain an active U.S. Secret security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python, Rust, C++, or C with professional track record.
• Strong software fundamentals: OOP, FP, REST APIs.
• Experience building low-latency or real-time software.
• Experience with testing (Robot Framework) and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide software engineering support for core tools on the Battlespace Awareness team.
• Build ML infrastructure to optimize parameters and detect CI regressions.

Skills

Python

Rust

C++

C

Object-oriented programming

Functional programming

REST API design

Low-latency / real-time software

AI coding assistants

GitHub

CI/CD pipelines

Machine learning

Explainable ML

Hyperparameter optimization

Anomaly detection

Education

Master’s, PhD or 2–3+ years of ML experience

Tools

Robot Framework

Pytorch

CesiumJS

Python FastAPI

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

At Anduril, our Battlespace Awareness Command and Control Software team specializes in solving complex, real‑world problems through cutting‑edge algorithms and intelligent software integrations. Operating in small, innovative teams, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to deliver advanced technologies with mission‑critical applications. Our commitment doesn’t end with academic research or proof‑of‑concept experiments; we measure our success by the real‑world impact of our deployed solutions. Our work involves cutting‑edge algorithms and high‑performance software for multi‑target tracking, data fusion, battle management, autonomous robotic control, and mission planning. We are currently seeking talented technologists to join our mission and redefine the future of defense technology.

About the Job

We are looking to hire a Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Battlespace Awareness team. In this role, you’ll provide software engineering and development support for several of the team’s core tools, and for candidates with an ML background, help stand up new ML infrastructure that improves how the team optimizes system parameters and detects performance regressions in CI.

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience in one or more of Python, Rust, C++, or C, with a clear track record of using these languages professionally
• Solid software engineering fundamentals, including object‑oriented programming, functional programming, and REST API design
• Experience building low‑latency or real‑time software
• Experience with software testing, including Robot Framework testing and integration test development
• Comfortable using AI coding assistants (Claude or Codex) as part of your day‑to‑day workflow
• Experience with GitHub and CI/CD pipelines
• Machine learning background particularly in:
  • Hyperparameter optimization
  • Anomaly detection
  • Explainable ML (e.g., Bayesian ML)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• TypeScript or JavaScript, React, and/or NodeJS
• Pytorch
• Python FastAPI
• CesiumJS
• Experience with faster‑than‑real‑time (FTRT) simulation
• Experience building Slackbot integrations.
• Master’s, PhD, or 2–3+ years of professional experience in machine learning, especially model deployment

We request transcripts as part of the early application process to understand your academic background and how your coursework supports the skills deemed critical for the role. Transcripts help us assess your technical and analytical abilities, complementing our interview process in which we also evaluate practical experience and cultural fit. If you choose not to share your transcripts, you will need to provide detailed information regarding your academic performance in relevant courses, including projects and coursework specifics, to ensure we evaluate your academic accomplishments properly. If you do provide academic transcripts, feel free to redact non‑technical information (e.g., student ID, dates, non‑technical coursework, etc.). Unofficial transcripts obtained online acceptable for this assessment.

$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:

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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.