Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, GenSWE

ABOUT THE TEAM

Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) is responsible for autonomous robotics systems like the Fury unmanned fighter jet and the Barracuda family of advanced effects. The AD&S Vehicle Software team is responsible for the software running on these systems. Our software engineers collaborate with other engineering disciplines to develop software for vehicle control, networking, sensor integration, and telemetry. We are looking for engineers excited to build the foundational vehicle software stack that supports the wide range of AD&S initiatives, from early concept simulation to first flight to live operations to large scale fleet management.

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 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

$166,000 - $220,000 USD

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.  

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.  

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