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
Join the Lattice Autonomy group’s Behaviors & Integrations team and help us build the components that underpin the mission autonomy software used across the company. “Autonomy for every robot” isn’t just a slogan, but it’s what drives us. On the team, you’ll be required to think through how to build and validate core frameworks, APIs, integrations, and models that enable all different types of collaborative systems - swarms of USVs, Group 5 Vehicles, Maritime Submarines, Maneuver Dominance Denied Comms Missions, TRS' Altius and Ghosts, and more! We’re seeking a software engineer with a robotics background who is inspired by enabling robots to do cool things!
- Get hands on with C++ and Python and develop + apply expert knowledge of real world robotics problems and how it impacts our ability to deliver robust autonomy components.
- Validate what you build in representative ways, before we release our software.
- Eagerly engage with our customers. We will not just build things and throw it over the wall. Instead, close collaboration is what powers us and ensures we are delivering the right tools that meet a high quality bar.
- Experience in C++ and Python for robotics
- Experience crafting well-thought-out APIs
- A keen interest and understanding of the physical world as it relates to software
- A strong preference for the practical over the theoretical
- Technical Expertise: 3+ years in designing and building software in simulation, robotics, autonomy, or game development.
- Operational Know-How: Experience owning and maintaining software components within an agile team environment
- Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
- Experience with Nix
- Experience with robotics, sensors, or autonomy systems
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:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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