Senior Software Engineer, Realtime Imaging

Anduril Industries; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive equity grants

Job summary

Anduril Industries is looking for a C++ Software Developer to join their Imaging team in Boulder, Colorado. In this role, you will implement and deploy real-time image processing software for infrared systems, ensuring rapid deployment of new technologies. A strong background in C++, Linux, and debugging is essential.

The position emphasizes collaboration in a fast-paced environment, contributing to innovative military technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional C++ software development experience using GIT, JIRA.
• Experience in low-latency software on Linux, with debugging skills.
• Ability to learn and communicate technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Implement and deploy core image processing software.
• Contribute to real-time processing pipelines in C++/CUDA.
• Support system delivery from design to manufacturing.

Skills

C++ software development

Linux-based systems

GIT, JIRA, CI/CD

Low-latency software

Debugging firmware

Networking fundamentals

Tools

C++

CUDA

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

The Anduril Imaging team develops state‑of‑the‑art imaging systems, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. We are interested in candidates that are excited to build Anduril’s next generation of imaging products from the ground up.

ABOUT THE JOB

You will implement and deploy the core real‑time image processing software of our infrared imaging systems. Your work will be essential to ensuring we can quickly field new technologies to embedded and SWAP‑limited hardware, scale quickly, and securely integrate into the complex defense systems.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Apply your experience configuring Linux based operating systems and developing terminal‑based software
• Become an expert in Nix and NixOS and help define and implement NixOS based embedded systems
• Gain a deep understanding of our unique infrared sensor systems and our existing image processing software
• Contribute to the development of real‑time, high‑bandwidth processing pipelines in C++ and/or CUDA
• Define and implement test and simulation environments, incorporating both software‑ and hardware‑in‑the‑loop methodologies
• Support end‑to‑end system delivery, from initial design to manufacturing, deployment, and sustainment
• Work with a multi‑disciplinary team on challenging problems in a fast‑paced environment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of professional C++ software development experience and using development tools such as GIT, JIRA, and CI/CD systems
• Experience developing low‑latency, high‑throughput software on Linux based systems, including knowledge of system utilities and basic configuration
• Experience testing and debugging firmware on hardware platforms
• Experience with software infrastructure fundamentals including networking, security, and distributed systems
• Ability to quickly learn and implement new technologies and frameworks
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and produce detailed technical documentation
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with configuring Linux operating systems and Linux kernel development
• Experience working with a variety of programming languages such as C, Rust, Python, etc.
• Familiarity in graphics programming or image processing
• Experience in connectivity and high‑performance networking software developmentAny experience in Nix/NixOS is a big plus
• Active Secret U.S. security clearance

US Salary Range

US Salary Range: $165,000 — $218,000 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.

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