Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Image Processing

ANDURIL INDUSTRIES•Mountain View, CA

59d•$240,000 - $318,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 are empowering warfighters with unparalleled situational awareness, enhanced training experiences, and operational superiority. This team is consistently pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and shaping a future where technology and defense unite to protect our nation. About the job We are seeking a Machine Learning/Computer Vision engineer who will develop ML solutions from concept in order to push the boundaries of what's possible with various sensors/cameras on our AR/VR/MR products. Working closely with hardware engineers, you will translate sensor capabilities into robust ML models that perform in real-world conditions. Your work will directly impact Anduril's ability to deliver cutting-edge defense technology, with the opportunity to identify and develop novel ML applications across our product portfolio. This role is based onsite in our Mountain View, CA office.

Requirements

BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field + 6 years of working experience OR Masters/PhD + 2 years of working experience
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Proficiency in Python and PyTorch or equivalent deep learning frameworks
Strong technical foundation in machine learning principles and algorithms with at least 2 years of experience building real-world ML systems for image processing
Strong foundation in computer vision fundamentals, including both classical techniques and modern deep learning approaches
Experience with the full ML development lifecycle (data preparation, model training, validation, deployment)
An understanding of how to optimize ML models for real-time or resource-constrained environments
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong technical communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
Experience with real-time ML systems (e.g. mobile SoCs, model quantization)
Solid understanding of sensors, optics, and cameras
Background in object detection, image enhancement, or similar computer vision tasks
Experience with uncooled LWIR imaging or 3D imaging
Track record of deploying ML solutions in production environments

Responsibilities

Propose and prototype innovative solutions to solve real-world problems, leveraging the latest state-of-the-art techniques in the field
Develop and maintain core ML pipelines
Train and deploy deep learning models for real-time applications
Develop performance metrics for ML algos
Collaborate cross-functionally with sensor, camera, and system teams

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
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.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.