Mission Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy, Backend

Air Dominance & Strike - Mission Autonomy - Software Engineer (Generalist) Join to apply for the Air Dominance & Strike - Mission Autonomy - Software Engineer (Generalist) role at Anduril Industries Air Dominance & Strike - Mission Autonomy - Software Engineer (Generalist) 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Air Dominance & Strike - Mission Autonomy - Software Engineer (Generalist) role at Anduril Industries 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 The Air Dominance & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial and multi-domain robotic systems. The team is responsible for taking products like Fury (unmanned fighter jet) and Barracuda (air-breathing cruise missile) from concept to product. The team also develops Lattice for Mission Autonomy, Anduril’s premier software platform that enables masses of Fury, Barracuda, and other first and third party robots to collaborate across various missions. We work in close coordination with specialist teams like Perception, Motion Planning, Hardware, and Test Engineering to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers and roboticists excited about creating a powerful autonomy software stack that includes computer vision, motion planning, SLAM, controls, estimation, and secure communications. Required Qualifications Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics 3+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc. 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 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

$138,000—$252,000 USD

Benefits 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: Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents. For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril. Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents. Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans. 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well. A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians. Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens. Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region. Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility). 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only) The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you! To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Anduril Industries by 2x Get notified about new Software Engineer jobs in Costa Mesa, CA . Costa Mesa, CA $97,400.00-$158,200.00 4 hours ago Irvine, CA $99,500.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago Irvine, CA $116,300.00-$145,400.00 2 weeks ago Irvine, CA $70,000.00-$170,000.00 1 week ago Software Engineer III, Full Stack, Google Ads Irvine, CA $141,000.00-$202,000.00 1 week ago Long Beach, CA $124,000.00-$158,000.00 6 days ago Long Beach, CA $100,000.00-$125,000.00 1 week ago Irvine, CA $110,000.00-$130,000.00 2 weeks ago Long Beach, CA $124,000.00-$158,400.00 4 days ago Huntington Beach, CA $25.00-$25.00 2 weeks ago Long Beach, CA $4,094.00-$7,881.00 1 week ago Software Development Engineer in Test – 2025 (US) Irvine, CA $105,000.00-$185,000.00 1 week ago Software Engineer (Computational Geometry) Huntington Beach, CA $115,000.00-$185,000.00 2 months ago Newport Beach, CA $115,000.00-$130,000.00 4 days ago Irvine, CA $92,000.00-$141,000.00 2 weeks ago Aliso Viejo, CA $175,000.00-$230,000.00 13 hours ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Anduril Industries