Senior Mission Software Engineer, Surface Maritime

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

Senior Software Engineers independently drive the delivery of software integrated in our various products. This includes autonomy, simulation, data processing, payload integration, and off-board command and control and decision support. We expect Senior Software Engineers to demonstrate end-to-end outcomes ownership of complex systems or major sub systems. Senior Software Engineers contribute as a technical lead to rapid architecture, design, delivery, support, and the evolution of next generation autonomous platforms through their entire product cycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience
Extensive professional experience working as a Software Engineer with one or more domains and/or technologies of expertise
Systems and/or application programming skills including algorithms, data structures, concurrency, scaling, testing, infrastructure, software design and system design
Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems
Capacity to work holistically on software enabled capabilities up and down the software stack and through lifecycle through design, implementation, operation and sustainment
Capacity to act as the technical owner for a software service, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team co-ordination, design, implementation, sustainment and evolution
Capacity learn and grow individually, while mentoring junior team members effectively, building team cohesion and capacity
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience in a senior role for the delivery of a military mission system
Experience writing backend services or embedded software in C++, Rust and/or Go
Experience writing frontend applications using Typescript and React
Experience with the design, implementation and operation of horizontally scaled cloud technologies
Experience with the design, implementation and support of embedded software, particularly in the field of robotics
Experience with modeling and simulation
Experience with development of high assurance safety critical software
Experience within the product delivery lifecycle including manufacturing, system acceptance, deployment, and sustainment.
Familiarity with Systems Engineering concepts
Desire to learn and grow in to other roles that require experience as a Senior Software Engineer, such as Staff Software Engineer and/or Software Engineering Manager
Desire to grow in to a Tech-Lead-Manager role, with responsibility for line management of engineers, in addition to delivery

Responsibilities

Empathize with end-users and drive solutions that balance their needs with external constraints, restrictions and requirements in a multi-stakeholder environment
Own software enabled solutions that are deployed to customers, optimizing for the delivery of value to the end-user
Design and implement scalable software that rapidly delivers capability beyond the scope of current platforms, with a clear path for both architecture and capability evolution over time
Contribute to the design and development of existing software services across Anduril, with the aim of developing components that are re-usable across multiple Anduril product lines
Develop software that runs on- and off- robotic platforms, using a variety of technologies
Contribute to the design, implementation and execution of development processes for the initial delivery and subsequent iteration of vehicle and mission software, including full lifecycle testing, monitoring and operation
Create test and simulation fixtures that operate with both software- and hardware-in-the-loop
Support vehicle manufacturing and deployment
Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, including as a mentor for Software Engineers from differing backgrounds
Travel to co-locate with end-users and/or other teams up to 20% of the time

Benefits

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.