Senior Software Engineer, Robotics

Anduril; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is hiring robotics software engineers to craft autonomous systems for defense applications. You will work on perception, planning, and control across multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical software. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in production C++ development and a strong background in CS/engineering.

This role may involve travel and requires eligibility for U.S. Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on C++ development for production systems.
• Experience building data-driven software for large-scale processing and analysis.
• Ability to learn and contribute to complex, established software systems.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Engineer autonomous robotics software focusing on perception, planning, and control.
• Develop scalable, reliable software for next-gen robotic platforms that impact mission success.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle from research to deployment.
• Drive rigorous testing and seamless deployment of code in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

C++ development

Strong fundamentals

Data-driven innovations

Complex systems

Real-world impact

Clearance eligible

Education

Computer Science background

Tools

Data processing

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 JOB

At Anduril, our Software Engineers are at the forefront of defense technology, crafting high-impact, cutting-edge solutions that redefine innovation. You'll dive into a diverse range of projects, partnering with brilliant minds across disciplines to engineer robust software systems that empower our mission-critical operations. We're seeking talented robotics software engineers on several teams to contribute to projects that are shaping the future of defense. Potential areas of focus include: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Sensor Fusion, Perception, and Motion and Behavioral Planning.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Engineer robust software for autonomous robotics, focusing on perception, planning, and control to drive mission-critical operations.
• Tackle challenging real-world problems by building scalable and reliable software solutions for our next-generation robotic platforms, directly impacting mission success and technological advancement.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from algorithm research and prototyping to implementation, testing, and deployment, in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Innovate to enhance processes and systems, driving ongoing excellence while executing rigorous testing and seamless deployment of code.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid Engineering Fundamentals: A strong academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics, enabling you to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Proficient C++ Developer: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience developing production-ready software solutions in C++.
• Building Data-Driven Innovations: Demonstrated success in creating software for large-scale data processing and advanced analysis, enabling informed decision‑making.
• Mastering Complex Systems: Aptitude for quickly learning and effectively contributing within sophisticated, established software systems and codebases.
• Driven by Real-World Impact: A proactive drive and enthusiasm for developing mission‑critical software that demonstrably changes the world.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

This job post is inclusive of openings within various teams. Successful candidates will be matched to a specific team at a subsequent stage of the recruitment process.

The roles considered for this job post may require travel. The extent of travel will vary by role.

US Salary Range

$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.

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