Software Engineer, Discovery

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Wellness benefits

Equity grants

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. in Costa Mesa, California is seeking a Software Engineer for the Lattice Showcase team. The role includes architecting and developing the Sand Table plugin with expertise in C++ and TypeScript, and collaboration with diverse teams for enhanced product capabilities.

A competitive salary range of $166,000 to $253,000 is offered, alongside top-tier benefits including health and wellness perks. Candidates must be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in game engine development or related field.
• Strong proficiency in C++ with large, performance-critical codebases.
• Solid experience with TypeScript for scripting and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop the core Sand Table plugin using C++ and TypeScript.
• Partner closely with artists, designers, and systems engineers.
• Write clean, high-performance, and maintainable code.

Skills

C++

TypeScript

Game engine development

Real-time 3D simulation

API design

Problem-solving

Job description

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Lattice Showcase team at Anduril delivers immersive experiences that tell cohesive, compelling stories about how Anduril products accomplish critical missions. Leveraging Sand Table—our internal 3D visualization platform that transforms data into interactive augmented reality environments—we translate complex demonstrations into streamlined, interactive showcases for government and military leaders. We work across multiple product lines—integrating capabilities from autonomy, hardware, and software—to craft narratives that align all stakeholders around mission outcomes. Our work bridges engineering simulation and compelling storytelling: we take real‑world demos running in simulation and transform them into polished, interactive experiences that showcase how our technology delivers mission success.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Software Engineer on the Lattice Showcase team, you will tackle a diverse range of challenges, ensuring seamless integration of Anduril products to achieve critical outcomes. You will work on a fast‑paced team and have opportunities to witness your creations operate in dynamic environments. Software Engineers at Anduril embody a "Whatever It Takes" mindset—executing tasks expediently, scalably, and pragmatically while prioritizing the mission. You will make sound engineering decisions to deliver high‑quality outcomes on time, work directly with customers to deploy it, and build robust software that supports Anduril’s mission.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Architect and develop the core Sand Table plugin using our Carbon extensibility framework, leveraging expertise in low‑level C++ and high‑level TypeScript
• Partner closely with artists, designers, and systems engineers to extend Sand Table’s capabilities, integrating new data sources, user interactions, and visual features
• Become the subject matter expert on the Carbon extensibility layer, providing guidance and creating robust APIs that empower other teams to build upon your work
• Dive deep into the engine’s C++ foundation to understand its architecture, identify extension points, and ensure plugin code is performant and stable
• Write clean, high‑performance, and maintainable code that seamlessly blends the power of a real‑time engine with the flexibility of a modern scripting environment
• Diagnose and solve complex technical challenges at the intersection of the core engine, scripting layer, and artistic workflows

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional experience in game engine development or a related field involving real‑time 3D simulation
• Strong proficiency in C++ and experience working in large, performance‑critical codebases
• Solid experience with TypeScript for scripting, tooling, or application development
• A proven ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including artists and engineers from other disciplines
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and extensible code with an eye for creating robust APIs
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work effectively on ambiguous, open‑ended technical tasks
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct experience creating or working with modding communities and toolkits for games
• Experience with API design and SDK development
• Familiarity with 3D math and real‑time rendering concepts
• Experience shipping a AAA game title

US Salary Range

$166,000 - $253,000 USD

Benefits

Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including competitive health, recovery, and wellness benefits. Equity grants are part of the total compensation package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.