Lead Robotics Software Engineer

$168,000 - $252,000/Yr

Anduril Industries - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Lead Robotics Software Engineer at Anduril Industries is responsible for developing and maintaining core libraries for robotics platforms, overseeing major feature development, and collaborating with hardware and manufacturing teams. This role focuses on creating advanced robotic systems that integrate cutting-edge technologies such as AI, computer vision, and motion planning, contributing to the defense technology sector.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain core libraries for robotics platforms.
• Own major feature development and rollout of large features for products.
• Work 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.
• 5+ years experience with C++ or Rust 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.
• Python, Rust, and/or Go experience.
• Experience programming for embedded and physical devices.
• Multi-agent coordination of UAVs.
• Experience with complex frame transformation problems.

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits (100% covered for employee, 90% for dependents).
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance (100% covered).
• Generous company holiday calendar and competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support including fertility and adoption coverage.
• Free mental health resources 24/7.
• Professional development stipend.
• Daily meals and provisions in the office.
• Company-funded commuter benefits.
• Relocation assistance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.