Full-Time

Principal Software Engineer

Maritime

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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

Relocation assistance available depending on role eligibility.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Backend Engineering
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience
  • Extensive professional experience working as a Software Engineer with one or more domains and/or technologies of expertise
  • Systems and/or application programming skills including algorithms, data structures, concurrency, scaling, testing, infrastructure, software design and system design
  • Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems
  • Capacity to work holistically on software enabled capabilities up and down the software stack and through lifecycle through design, implementation, operation and sustainment
  • Capacity to act as the technical owner for a software service, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team co-ordination, design, implementation, sustainment and evolution
  • Capacity learn and grow individually, while mentoring junior team members effectively, building team cohesion and capacity
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
Responsibilities
  • Act as a subject matter expert for your areas of expertise as they relate to the delivery of Anduril’s software enabled capabilities, including areas such as hardware selection, compute, storage and network architecture, service orchestration, application logic and other software concerns
  • Empathize with end-users and drive solutions that balance their needs with external constraints, restrictions and requirements in a multi-stakeholder environment
  • Own software enabled solutions that are deployed to customers, optimizing for the delivery of value to the end-user
  • Design and implement scalable software that rapidly delivers capability beyond the scope of current platforms, with a clear path for both architecture and capability evolution over time
  • Contribute to the design and development of existing software services across Anduril, with the aim of developing components that are re-usable across multiple Anduril product lines
  • Develop software that runs on- and off- robotic platforms, using a variety of technologies
  • Contribute to the design, implementation and execution of development processes for the initial delivery and subsequent iteration of vehicle and mission software, including full lifecycle testing, monitoring and operation
  • Create test and simulation fixtures that operate with both software- and hardware-in-the-loop
  • Support vehicle manufacturing and deployment
  • Travel to co-locate with end-users up to 20% of the time
  • Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, including as a mentor for Software Engineers from differing backgrounds

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 vehicles for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. This platform enables seamless operation of air, land, and sea vehicles, ensuring effective performance in challenging environments. Anduril's product range includes autonomous air systems like the Roadrunner and underwater vehicles such as the Dive LD, along with rocket motors for defense and commercial use. Unlike its competitors, Anduril emphasizes continuous innovation and integration of new technologies to maintain a leading position in defense technology. The company's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing integrated security solutions that operate across multiple domains.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$3.6B

Headquarters

Orange, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

33%

1 year growth

77%

2 year growth

191%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Archer Aviation expands Anduril's defense product offerings with hybrid VTOL aircraft.
  • $75 million investment in Mississippi boosts rocket motor production capacity significantly.
  • Potential IPO could provide capital for R&D and technological expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Dzyne Technologies threatens Anduril's market share in autonomous systems.
  • Archer Aviation's financial instability may impact the hybrid VTOL aircraft partnership.
  • Potential IPO could lead to increased scrutiny and pressure from public investors.

What makes Anduril unique

  • Anduril's Lattice platform integrates autonomous systems for seamless ISR missions.
  • The company offers a diverse range of air, land, and sea autonomous vehicles.
  • Anduril's focus on AI-driven military applications enhances its defense technology offerings.

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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