Vehicle Software Engineer - Autonomous Defense Systems

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a senior software engineer to help build the foundational vehicle software stack for autonomous systems. You will work on software that supports vehicle control, networking, sensor integration, and telemetry across the AD&S initiatives.

The role requires 3+ years in Rust/C++ in Linux environments, a security clearance, and willingness to travel up to 20% for field activities. This is a high-impact position with real-world outcomes.

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.
• 3+ years of production-grade Rust and/or C++ 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 20% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world

Responsibilities

• Develop vehicle software stack for autonomous systems and flight control.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines on networking, sensor integration, and telemetry.
• Contribute across the software lifecycle from concept simulation to live operations and fleet management.

Skills

Rust

C++

Linux

Data processing

Education

CS/SE/Math/Physics degree

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a senior software engineer to help build the foundational vehicle software stack for autonomous systems. You will work on software that supports vehicle control, networking, sensor integration, and telemetry across the AD&S initiatives.

The role requires 3+ years in Rust/C++ in Linux environments, a security clearance, and willingness to travel up to 20% for field activities. This is a high-impact position with real-world outcomes.