Full-Time

Principal Software Engineer

Maneuver Dominance

Updated on 1/25/2025

Anduril

Anduril

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous systems for defense applications

Robotics & Automation
Defense

Compensation Overview

$196k - $294kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Senior, Expert

Newport Beach, CA, USA

Must be willing to work on-site at our office. This role is not open to remote.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Rust
Data Structures & Algorithms
C/C++
Linux/Unix

You match the following Anduril's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Must have 7+ years of professional C++ or Rust programming experience in a Linux development environment
  • Must be eligible to obtain and hold a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Must be willing to work on-site at our office. This role is not open to remote.
  • Must be willing to travel 25% for flight test and demonstration events.
  • Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Robotics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
  • Experience in one or more of the following: sensor integration, tracking and estimation, motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, guidance, navigation and controls, and related system performance metrics.
  • Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
  • Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems
  • Experience with Linux tools for performance analysis and debugging problems (gdb, ASAN, bpftrace, perf, etc)
Responsibilities
  • Write and maintain core libraries (frame transformations, targeting and guidance, etc.) that all robotics platforms at Anduril will use
  • Own feature development and rollout for our products - recent examples include building a Software-in-the-Loop simulator for our Anvil product, characterizing and improving Ghost helicopter battery consumption with route planning, designing an autofocus control system for IR cameras.
  • Design, evaluate, and implement sensor integrations that support operation by both human and autonomous planning agents.
  • Work closely with our hardware and manufacturing teams during product development, providing quick feedback that contributes to the final hardware design.
Desired Qualifications
  • MS in Robotics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
  • Experience programming for embedded and physical devices
  • Understanding of systems software (kernel, device drivers, system calls) and optimizing for limited resources
  • Experience with sensor characterization and analysis
  • Complex frame transformation problems, such as target localization or multi degree of freedom robotic arms

Anduril Industries develops advanced autonomous systems for military and security purposes, focusing on providing solutions to government and commercial clients, particularly in the defense sector. The company's main product is the Lattice platform, a software system that integrates various autonomous air, land, and sea vehicles designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. This platform enables these systems to operate together effectively, ensuring persistent awareness in challenging environments. Anduril's product range includes autonomous air systems like the Roadrunner and Fury, as well as underwater vehicles such as the Dive LD, which are used for inspections and surveys. Unlike many competitors, Anduril emphasizes the integration of its systems and continuous technological updates to maintain a competitive edge. The company's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing integrated security solutions across multiple domains.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$3.6B

Headquarters

Orange, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Anduril's market opportunities.
  • Expansion of NATO defense budgets leads to more contracts for Anduril.
  • Rising focus on counter-drone technologies aligns with Anduril's product offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Potential delays in Ohio factory construction could impact production timelines.
  • Regulatory scrutiny may limit Anduril's international sales of advanced systems.
  • Increased competition from companies like Palantir and SpaceX challenges Anduril's market position.

What makes Anduril unique

  • Anduril's Lattice platform integrates air, land, and sea autonomous systems seamlessly.
  • The company focuses on ISR missions with advanced autonomous air and underwater vehicles.
  • Anduril's investment in a $1B Ohio factory enhances its production capabilities significantly.

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Benefits

Full Family Health Coverage

16 Weeks Paid Leave for All Caregivers

Family Planning & Support

Incentivized Time Off

Mental Health Resources

Financial Planning

Unlimited Provisions

Professional Development