Staff Robotics Engineer: Autonomy & Perception

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 253,000 - 336,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Staff Robotics Engineer to drive perception and planning for autonomous platforms. You will own end-to-end architecture and delivery, from sensor integration to simulation, across multi-team programs.

The role requires senior IC leadership, strong C++/Python skills, and experience with sensors and ML methods. Expect collaboration with software, mechanical, and systems engineers on defense-grade autonomy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Robotics, CS, or Engineering.
• 7+ years of C++ and/or Python software development experience.
• Familiarity with autonomous vehicle hardware and sensors (radar, LiDAR, cameras).

Responsibilities

• Own customer success through a multi-year software roadmap across teams.
• Lead architecture and implementation of perception and planning for autonomous vehicles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system integration and testing.
• Drive safe navigation, sensor fusion, and ML-driven enhancements across platforms.
• Travel up to 20% to co-locate with end-users or teams.

Skills

C++

Python

Autonomous systems

Perception

Planning

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics/CS/Engineering

Tools

Gazebo

Unity/Unreal

Job description

Anduril Industries seeks a Staff Robotics Engineer to drive perception and planning for autonomous platforms. You will own end-to-end architecture and delivery, from sensor integration to simulation, across multi-team programs.

The role requires senior IC leadership, strong C++/Python skills, and experience with sensors and ML methods. Expect collaboration with software, mechanical, and systems engineers on defense-grade autonomy initiatives.