Software Engineer, Video Pipeline

Anduril Industries; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative defense technology company is seeking video pipeline engineers to develop cutting-edge systems that transform military capabilities. In this role, you will work with a talented team to create real-time video feeds and design advanced camera systems for drones. Your expertise in embedded software and computer vision will be crucial as you tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company offers a supportive workplace that values your contributions. Join us in shaping the future of defense technology and making a real-world impact!

Benefits

Platinum Healthcare Benefits

Life/AD&D Insurance

Generous Holiday Calendar

Paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Family Planning Support

Mental Health Resources

Professional Development Stipend

Daily Meals and Provisions

Commuter Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded software experience with C++/Rust.
• General understanding of camera hardware and video formats.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-time video feeds from remote deployments.
• Design ISR payloads for drones and camera systems.
• Overlap with computer vision for object detection.

Skills

C++

Rust

Embedded Software Development

Multi-threaded Software Writing

Computer Vision

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Tools

vl42

ffmpeg

WebRTC

OpenCV

Nvidia Jetson

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.

The Tactical Recon and Strike (TRS) team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Altius, and Bolt from paper sketches to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and front-end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real-time through a variety of interfaces.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The role of our video pipeline engineers is to develop real-time and asynchronous video feeds from remote deployments to web, virtual reality clients, computer vision front-end and back-end pipelines. Video pipeline engineers help design the ISR payloads for drones and the camera systems used in our other existing and future products. They also have some computer vision overlap with e.g. object detection. Prior experience with relevant video technologies is required for this role.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of embedded software experience with C++/Rust
• BS degree in an engineering discipline
• General understanding of camera hardware and video formats
• Solid understanding of writing reliable, multi-threaded software
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following (below) is preferred, but elements can be learned on the job as needed:

• Embedded Linux software development experience. NixOS experience a plus.
• Tools: vl42, ffmpeg, WebRTC, OpenCV, Python
• Formats: MP4, MPEG-TS, MISB KLV standards, H264 format, WebRTC/RTP
• Image formats: Demosaicing raw images, Color space conversions, pixel formats
• Nvidia Jetson platform: Tegra video encoding/decoding, V4L2 extensions, EGL
• Advanced camera controls: XU extension unit interface, region of interest (ROI), analog versus digital gain
• Experience integrating cameras into computer vision pipelines
• Image processing experience with: Denoising, contrast enhancement, super-resolution, auto-focus, auto-exposure, auto-white-balance

US Salary Range

$168,000 - $252,000 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. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!