Senior Software Engineer, Prototyping - Warfighter Systems

Senior Software Engineer, Prototyping - Warfighter Systems

Mountain View, California, United States

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

Our Warfighter Systems division is pioneering a future where mixed reality (MR) creates immersive, intuitive, and life-saving technologies. By seamlessly integrating real-time data with cutting-edge visualization tools, we empower warfighters with unparalleled situational awareness, enhanced training experiences, and operational superiority. This team consistently pushes the boundaries of what's possible, shaping a future where technology and defense unite to protect our nation.

About the Role

We are seeking an innovative and versatile Software Engineer to join our technology R&D team. In this role, you will focus on rapidly prototyping new products, components, and systems to create compelling technology demonstrations and validations. You'll work closely with product managers, architects, and fellow engineers to quickly bring groundbreaking ideas to life, explore emerging technologies, and showcase the future of our products to internal and external stakeholders.

This isn't about building production-ready code from day one; it's about speed, iteration, and demonstrating potential. We're looking for a polyglot who is comfortable across various tech stacks, eager to experiment with new tools and frameworks, and adept at proving out concepts and capturing imaginations.

What You'll Do

• Rapid Prototyping & Development: Design, develop, and debug hardware and software prototypes, including 3D printing, hardware fixturing, and software development in C++ and Python. Work closely with evolving hardware, firmware, and higher-level application layers.
• Hardware-Software Integration: Thrive in embedded/on-device environments, debugging across the full stack from hardware to applications.
• Sensor Integration & Calibration: Drive the bring-up, validation, and calibration of new and existing sensors, optimizing their performance and seamless integration into prototype hardware and software.
• Architectural Vision: Formulate and implement software architectures for prototypes on short timescales, prioritizing flexibility and clarity.
• Innovation & Experimentation: Propose and prototype innovative solutions to solve complex real-world problems, leveraging state-of-the-art techniques and emerging technologies.
• Code Adaptation & Extension: Integrate with and extend existing drivers, software frameworks, and mature codebase components, often modifying proprietary source code to achieve novel functionality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with sensor, camera, systems, and other engineering teams to integrate components and drive project success.
• Lightweight Documentation: Produce clear, concise, and lightweight documentation (technical overviews, purpose, usage) for prototypes to facilitate understanding and handover.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, OR 5+ years of applied research experience (e.g., PhD/Post-Doc) with a strong focus on tangible hardware-software integration.
• U.S. Person Status: Due to government contract requirements, candidates must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder).
• Advanced proficiency in Python and C++; bonus points for experience with CUDA.
• Demonstrated experience in rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept development across hardware and software.
• Practical experience with sensor integration, bring-up, validation, and calibration for various sensor types (e.g., IMU, biometric, RF, 2D/3D imaging systems).
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a strong capacity for independent work in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Excellent technical communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience with sensor or camera driver/firmware development.
• Experience with image/sensor signal processing and calibration.
• Experience with hardware prototyping including 3D CAD and mechanical design.
• Practical experience with computer vision, machine learning, or related fields.

US Salary Range

$208,000 - $276,000 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:

Benefits

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