Senior Mission Software Engineer, Imaging

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 Imaging team is responsible for tackling the most difficult problems involving computer vision, perception, electro-optical, infrared, and sensor data. The team develops state-of-the-art imaging systems across both hardware and software. Their products are deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Senior Mission Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Lexington, MA. In this role, you will be own the solutions for a wide variety of problems involving networking, systems integration, and scalability; You will be lead the integration of our cameras with the broader Anduril ecosystem, as well as ensuring the systems can operate standalone in austere environments. This will require hands on C++ and Python experience in a Linux environment. If you are someone who likes tackling complex technical problems, all while supporting ongoing efforts in the field then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own software system success for assets deployed to customers and events.
• Maintain an end-to-end systems understanding of the Imaging team’s devices, you will be well-positioned to optimize how these software services interact.
• Develop and implement modular software usable between devices with similar software stacks, but varying functionality.
• Triage issues, identify root causes, and coordinate next-steps.
• Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality.
• Develop and maintain user support workflows.
• Work on challenging problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel expected approximately 30% of the time for testing.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong analytical & critical thinking and problem-solving skills and an ability to communicate ideas clearly.
• Team-player, self-motivated, driven, organized.
• 5+ years of experience working in modern development frameworks, with an emphasis on C++ and Python.
• Proficient in developing full-stack applications.
• 5+ years of experience working in Linux-based environments. We are a hardware company, so expect to work on bare-metal hardware.
• A strong desire to work on critical software that has real-world impact.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience writing component-based React will be extremely valuable.
• Familiarity with Nix or NixOS is rare, but extremely valuable.

US Salary Range$168,000—$252,000 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:

• 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!

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