Robotics Software Engineer – Tower - Firmware

About the position

We are looking for a Robotics Software Engineer with a focus in Firmware to join our rapidly growing team in Irvine. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining software for current and next-generation Sentry Tower systems. This will include interacting with stakeholders like Anduril's business lines of Air Defense and Counter Intrusion all the way from internal engineering customers to the people in the field. Prioritizing what is important to create an excellent experience for them in the long run. If you are someone who is driven by a “Whatever It Takes” mindset - then this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement firmware for embedded systems in our Sentry Tower products
• Develop low-level drivers for various sensors and actuators
• Optimize firmware for performance and power efficiency
• Implement and maintain bootloaders and firmware update mechanisms
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on board bring-up and debugging

Requirements

• 4+ years experience in firmware development using C
• Strong understanding of microcontroller architectures (ARM, RISC-V)
• Proficiency in low-level networking protocols (TCP/IP, CAN, SPI, I2C)
• Experience with RTOS and bare-metal programming
• Familiarity with debugging tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
• Solid understanding of computer architecture and memory management

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with kernel development or device driver implementation
• Knowledge of cryptography and secure boot processes
• Familiarity with DMA, interrupt handling, and power management
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Background in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
• For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)