- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Software
- Posted
- Jan 7, 2026
- Salary
- $220,000–$292,000 a year
Senior Software Engineer, Robotics
Job description
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.
At Anduril, our Software Engineers are at the forefront of defense technology, crafting high-impact, cutting-edge solutions that redefine innovation.
Job responsibilities
- Engineer robust software for autonomous robotics, focusing on perception, planning, and control to drive mission-critical operations.
- Tackle challenging real-world problems by building scalable and reliable software solutions for our next-generation robotic platforms, directly impacting mission success and technological advancement.
- Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from algorithm research and prototyping to implementation, testing, and deployment, in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
- Innovate to enhance processes and systems, driving ongoing excellence while executing rigorous testing and seamless deployment of code.
Job requirements
- Solid Engineering Fundamentals: A strong academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics, enabling you to tackle complex technical challenges.
- Proficient C++ Developer: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience developing production-ready software solutions in C++.
- Building Data-Driven Innovations: Demonstrated success in creating software for large-scale data processing and advanced analysis, enabling informed decision-making.
- Mastering Complex Systems: Aptitude for quickly learning and effectively contributing within sophisticated, established software systems and codebases.
- Driven by Real-World Impact: A proactive drive and enthusiasm for developing mission-critical software that demonstrably changes the world.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
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