Software Engineer, Command Control Mission Autonomy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Support for recovery and wellness

Employee-friendly programs at low cost

Job summary

Anduril Industries, based in Washington, D.C., is looking for Software Engineers to develop core Command and Control software for their innovative Lattice platform.

This role involves building systems that integrate hardware and software to enable mission planning and management for autonomous vehicles. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in a back-end capacity and the ability to hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Competitive salary range is $166,000—$220,000 with comprehensive health coverage and equity grants.

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Strong engineering background, ideally in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
• 3+ years experience in back-end development.

Responsibilities

• Build core Command and Control software for the Lattice platform.
• Work with hardware and human operators on real-time telemetry and health management.
• Integrate GenAI agents to allow natural language interfaces.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Go

Java

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

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 real‑time, 3‑D 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 Air Dominance & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial and multi‑domain robotic systems. The team is responsible for taking products like Fury (unmanned fighter jet) and Barracuda (air‑breathing cruise missile) from concept to product. The team also develops Lattice for Mission Autonomy, Anduril’s premier software platform that enables masses of Fury, Barracuda, and other first‑ and third‑party robots to collaborate across various missions. We work in close coordination with specialist teams like Perception, Motion Planning, Hardware, and Test Engineering to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.

We’re seeking Software Engineers to build the core Command and Control software for our Lattice platform. This team is responsible for bridging the gap between hardware and human operators. Our software runs both on the vehicles—managing real‑time telemetry, health, and autopilot tasks—and on the Ground Control Station—enabling operators to plan missions, visualize maps, manage massive fleets, and orchestrate complex autonomous behaviors. We are also pioneering the integration of GenAI agents into our systems, allowing operators to direct autonomous assets using natural language interfaces. This is a highly autonomous role where you will build, ship, and see your code run on physical hardware deployed in the world.

Required Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
• 3+ years working in a back‑end capacity in Python, C++, Rust, Go, or Java
• Experience building software solutions involving significant amounts of data processing and analysis
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems with a bias toward rapid delivery and iteration
• Desire to collab with team members to deliver novel software capabilities to ambiguous problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems, cloud computing, or SaaS
• Experience with multi‑agent autonomous systems or defense tech
• Knowledge of military systems and operational tactics
• Strong background with a focus in Physics, Mathematics, and/or Motion Planning to inform modeling & simulation (M&S) and physical systems

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 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:

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Support for recovery, wellness, and life after work
• Other employee‑friendly programs at little to no cost