Software Engineer, C++

Anduril Industries, Inc.

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Anduril Industries in Washington, DC seeks skilled C++ software engineers to design high-performance, low-latency systems for critical defense applications. You will collaborate with hardware and systems teams to deliver robust, real-time software that power mission-critical operations.

You'll contribute across the full software lifecycle from architecture to testing and deployment, tackling complex memory management and optimization challenges in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment that

Qualifications

  • Deep technical acumen in CS/Software engineering/Math/Physics.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize high-performance, low-latency C++ software for defense applications.
  • Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to integrate components and ensure system reliability.
  • Debug, test, and profile code to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize memory usage.
  • Contribute to the full software development lifecycle from architecture to deployment.

Skills

C++
Real-time systems
Low-latency

Job description

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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
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