Staff Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, C++

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for vehicle software within the AD&S team in Costa Mesa, CA. You will develop the foundational vehicle software stack and work across disciplines to enable autonomous systems with real-time data processing.

The role requires 9+ years of C++/Rust experience in Linux, a Top Secret clearance, and up to 30% travel to deploy capabilities in the real world.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of production-grade C++ and/or Rust in a Linux development environment.
• Experience building software solutions involving significant data processing and analysis.
• Ability to navigate complex systems and established code bases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the vehicle software stack for autonomous systems, including control, networking, and telemetry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sensors and data streams for real-time operation.
• Contribute to safe, robust software used in real-world, mission-critical environments.

Skills

C++

Rust

Linux

Data processing

Education

Bachelor's, Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field

Job description

Staff Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, C++

Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Costa Mesa, California, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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

Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) is responsible for autonomous robotics systems like the Fury unmanned fighter jet and the Barracuda family of advanced effects. The AD&S Vehicle Software team is responsible for the software running on these systems. Our Staff Software Engineers collaborate with other engineering disciplines to develop software for vehicle control, networking, sensor integration, and telemetry. We are looking for engineers excited to build the foundational vehicle software stack that supports the wide range of AD&S initiatives, from early concept simulation to first flight to live operations to large scale fleet management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
• 9+ years of production-grade C++ and/or Rust experience in a Linux development environment
• Experience building software solutions involving significant amounts of data processing and analysis
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases
• A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact
• Travel up to 30% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong background with focus in Physics, Mathematics, and/or Motion Planning to inform modeling & simulation (M&S) and physical systems
• Developing and testing multi-agent autonomous systems and deploying in real-world environments.
• Feature and algorithm development with an understanding of behavior trees.
• Developing software/hardware for flight systems and safety critical functionality.
• Distributed communication networks and message standards
• Knowledge of military systems and operational tactics

US Salary Range

$220,000 - $292,000 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:

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 .

Per our Internal Mobility policy , Anduril employees who have been in their current role for at least 12 months and are in good standing are eligible to apply for a new internal role. If you have questions about your eligibility, please reach out to your People Business Partner (PBP) .