Senior Robotics Software Engineer

ABOUT THE TEAM
At Anduril our Battlespace Awareness Command and Control Software team specializes in solving complex real-world problems through cutting-edge algorithms and intelligent software integrations. Operating in small innovative teams we push the boundaries of whats possible to deliver advanced technologies with mission-critical applications. Our commitment doesnt end with academic research or proof-of-concept experiments; we measure our success by the real-world impact of our deployed solutions. Inspired by Arthur C. Clarkes vision Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic we aim to achieve groundbreaking results in path planning route optimization and autonomous mission execution at the command and control layer. We are currently seeking highly talented technologists to join our mission and redefine the future of defense technology.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Contribute hands-on to a small collaborative team within the Command and Control Software organization applying your growing expertise in path planning and route optimization.
• Prototype and help deploy state-of-the-art algorithms for global and local path planning trajectory optimization and multi-agent coordination within command and control systems.
• Help develop online (real-time) path planning capabilities that replan safely and efficiently as mission conditions threats and vehicle states change.
• Design and develop high-performance software for real-time C2 systems deployed on operational platforms in the field from operator-facing mission planning tools to autonomous tasking and routing services that orchestrate fleets of unmanned systems with a strong emphasis on asynchronous programming concurrency and reliable execution in resource-constrained environments.
• Implement robust planners search algorithms and decision-making systems that generate safe feasible and optimal routes in dynamic uncertain and contested environments.
• Analyze system performance using high-fidelity simulations modeling tools and statistical techniques to validate planner behavior across diverse mission scenarios.
• Support customer success by developing and implementing algorithms and software for mission-critical use cases including collaborative autonomy asset routing and obstacle and threat avoidance.
• Integrate path planning technologies into the broader command and control software stack and development lifecycle from requirements definition through testing and optimization.
• Translate technical progress into clear actionable insights for diverse stakeholders including colleagues operators and end-users.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 8 years of experience in algorithm design software development and mathematical modeling with programming expertise in C/C and/or Rust.
• Strong knowledge of path planning techniques such as graph-based search (A* D* Lite) sampling-based planners (RRT RRT* PRM) and online/real-time replanning approaches.
• Demonstrated experience in guidance navigation and control (GNC); trajectory optimization and trajectory prediction; and/or the development of predictive models for vehicle dynamics and weapon system effectiveness (e.g. 6-DoF simulation intercept analysis).
• Solid understanding of applied mathematics including linear algebra optimization computational geometry and graph theory.
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics kinematic constraints and control theory as applied to autonomous ground air or maritime platforms tasked through C2 systems including high-speed aerial vehicles.
• Familiarity with map representations terrain reasoning state estimation and the efficient handling of large-scale geospatial and environmental data within distributed C2 architectures.
• Exposure to machine learning as applied to planning and decision-making including reinforcement learning learned heuristics and behavior prediction.
• Ability to write robust concurrent code for planning under uncertainty and operation in complex dynamic contested environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work across development lifecycles from prototyping to optimizing production systems.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with Rust for high-performance safety-critical software.
• Exposure to mixed greenfield/brownfield codebases including extending an existing planning/routing stack in production.

We request transcripts as part of the early application process to understand your academic background and how your coursework supports the skills deemed critical for the role. Transcripts help us assess your technical and analytical abilities complementing our interview process in which we also evaluate practical experience and cultural fit. If you choose not to share your transcripts you will need to provide detailed information regarding your academic performance in relevant courses including projects and coursework specifics to ensure we evaluate your academic accomplishments properly. If you do provide academic transcripts feel free to redact non-technical information (e.g. student ID dates non-technical coursework etc.). Unofficial transcripts obtained online acceptable for this assessment.

US Salary Range

$191000 - $253000 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

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Required Experience:

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