Software Engineer- Machine Learning

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Battlespace Awareness team. You will provide software engineering support for core tools and help stand up ML infrastructure to improve parameter optimization and detect performance regressions in CI.

The role requires strong programming skills in Python, C++, or Rust, plus experience with real-time systems, testing, and GitHub/CI workflows. US work authorization and security clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in Python, Rust, C++, or C.
• Strong fundamentals: OOP, FP, REST API design.
• Experience with low-latency or real-time software.
• Experience with testing including Robot Framework testing and integration test development.
• Comfortable using AI coding assistants (Claude or Codex) as part of your day-to-day workflow.
• Experience with GitHub and CI/CD pipelines.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide software engineering and development support for core tools on the Battlespace Awareness team.
• Help stand up ML infrastructure to improve parameter optimization and detect regressions in CI for ML workloads.
• Collaborate with ML engineers and software teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities.

Skills

Python

Rust

C++

C

OOP fundamentals

Functional programming

REST API design

Low-latency / real-time software

AI coding assistants

GitHub

CI/CD pipelines

Security clearance eligibility

Tools

Python FastAPI

CesiumJS

Slackbot integrations

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.

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 Team

At Anduril, our Battlespace Awareness Command and Control Software team specializes in solving complex, real-world problems through cutting-edge algorithms and intelligent software integrations. Operating in small, innovative teams, we push the boundaries of what's possible to deliver advanced technologies with mission-critical applications. Our commitment doesn't end with academic research or proof-of-concept experiments; we measure our success by the real-world impact of our deployed solutions. Our work involves cutting-edge algorithms and high-performance software for multi-target tracking, data fusion, battle management, autonomous robotic control, and mission planning. We are currently seeking talented technologists to join our mission and redefine the future of defense technology.

About the Job

We are looking to hire a Software Engineer to join our growing Battlespace Awareness team. In this role, you'll provide software engineering and development support for several of the team's core tools, and for candidates with an ML background, help stand up new ML infrastructure that improves how the team optimizes system parameters and detects performance regressions in CI.

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience in one or more of Python, Rust, C++, or C, with a clear track record of using these languages professionally
• Solid software engineering fundamentals, including object-oriented programming, functional programming, and REST API design
• Experience building low-latency or real-time software
• Experience with software testing, including Robot Framework testing and integration test development
• Comfortable using AI coding assistants (Claude or Codex) as part of your day-to-day workflow
• Experience with GitHub and CI/CD pipelines
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Python FastAPI
• CesiumJS
• Experience with faster-than-real-time (FTRT) simulation
• Machine learning background (Master's, PhD, or 2-3+ years of professional experience), particularly in:
• Hyperparameter optimization
• Anomaly detection
• Explainable ML (e.g., Bayesian ML)
• Experience building Slackbot integrations.

We request transcripts as part of the early application process to understand your academic background and how your coursework supports the skills deemed critical for the role. Transcripts help us assess your technical and analytical abilities, complementing our interview process in which we also evaluate practical experience and cultural fit. If you choose not to share your transcripts, you will need to provide detailed information regarding your academic performance in relevant courses, including projects and coursework specifics, to ensure we evaluate your academic accomplishments properly. If you do provide academic transcripts, feel free to redact non-technical information (e.g., student ID, dates, non-technical coursework, etc.). Unofficial transcripts obtained online acceptable for this assessment.

US Salary Range

$191,000 - $253,000 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.

Benefits

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 .