Lead Robotics Software Engineer

$160,000 - $240,000/Yr

Anduril Industries - Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Costa Mesa, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Anduril Industries is seeking a Lead Robotics Software Engineer to join our Vehicle Autonomy (Robotics) team. This team is dedicated to developing cutting-edge aerial and ground-based robotic systems that are integral to our defense technology mission. As a Lead Robotics Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in transforming innovative concepts into operational systems, working closely with various specialist teams such as Perception, Autonomy, and Manufacturing. Your contributions will directly impact the design and functionality of products like Ghost, Anvil, and our Sentry Tower, ensuring they meet the rigorous demands of military applications. In this position, you will be responsible for writing and maintaining core libraries that serve as the foundation for all robotics platforms at Anduril. This includes developing essential features and functionalities, such as a Software-in-the-Loop simulator for our Anvil product and optimizing battery consumption for the Ghost helicopter through advanced route planning techniques. Collaboration with hardware and manufacturing teams will be key, as you will provide timely feedback that influences the final design and performance of our hardware systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in robotics, computer science, or a related field, with a proven track record in software development and system optimization. You will be expected to leverage your expertise in C++ or Rust within a Linux environment, and your ability to troubleshoot and analyze remotely deployed software systems will be critical to your success in this role. If you are passionate about robotics and eager to work on projects that have a significant impact on national security, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain core libraries for robotics platforms at Anduril.
• Own major feature development and rollout of large features for products.
• Develop a Software-in-the-Loop simulator for the Anvil product.
• Characterize and improve Ghost helicopter battery consumption with route planning.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and manufacturing teams during product development.

Requirements

• BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization.
• Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems.
• Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong C++ or Rust experience in a Linux development environment.
• Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• MS or PhD in a relevant field.
• Experience in motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, and related system performance metrics.
• Experience with Python, Rust, and/or Go.
• Experience programming for embedded and physical devices.
• Experience with multi-agent coordination of UAVs.
• Experience with complex frame transformation problems, such as target localization or multi degree of freedom robotic arms.

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits (100% covered for employee, 90% for dependents).
• Private Medical Insurance for UK roles (fully covered).
• Private health plan through Bupa for AUS roles (fully subsidized).
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance (100% covered).
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support including fertility and adoption coverage.
• Mental Health Resources available 24/7.
• Professional development stipend available.
• Daily meals and provisions in many offices.
• Company-funded commuter benefits based on region.
• Relocation assistance based on role eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional and Roth).