Software Engineer, C++

Anduril Industries; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking talented software engineers to design, develop, and optimize high‑performance C++ systems for defense applications. You will work on low‑latency, real‑time software and collaborate closely with hardware and systems teams to ensure seamless integration.

The role emphasizes robust design, rigorous testing, and deployment across mission‑critical environments, with eligibility for a U.S. Top Secret clearance and travel as required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional C++ experience.
• Strong understanding of low-level systems and algorithms.
• Experience designing high-performance, memory-efficient software.
• Ability to navigate large, mature codebases and complex architectures.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize high-performance, low-latency C++ software for defense applications, systems, and infrastructure.
• Engineer robust and scalable solutions for real-time operations.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to integrate C++ components.
• Debug, test, and profile C++ code to remove performance bottlenecks.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle from architecture to deployment.

Skills

C++ (3+ yrs)

Low-latency

Real-time systems

High-performance software

Hardware collaboration

TS clearance eligible

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 C++ software engineers on several teams to contribute to projects that are shaping the future of defense.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and optimize high-performance, low‑latency C++ software for critical defense applications, systems, and infrastructure.
• Engineer robust, efficient, and scalable solutions, tackling complex algorithmic challenges and memory management critical for real‑time operations.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, systems engineers, and other software disciplines to integrate C++ components and ensure seamless system functionality.
• Debug, test, and profile C++ code to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and ensure system reliability and stability.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from architectural design and implementation to rigorous testing and deployment of advanced C++ systems.

Required Qualifications

• Deep Technical Acumen: A robust foundation in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics, enabling a strong understanding of low‑level systems and algorithmic complexity.
• Mastery of C++: Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated professional experience in developing high-performance, complex software solutions using modern C++.
• Building Performant Systems: Proven ability to design and implement software that prioritizes performance, efficiency, and resource management for demanding applications.
• Navigating Complex Architectures: Proven capability to rapidly understand and contribute to large, mature C++ codebases and intricate system architectures.
• Commitment to Mission: A genuine passion for building critical C++ software that directly contributes to impactful, real‑world outcomes and societal advancement.
• 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

$166,000—$220,000 USD

Benefits

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: 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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