Robotics Software Engineer

$160,000 - $240,000/Yr

Aduril Industries - Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Costa Mesa, CA

About the position

The Robotics Software Engineer at Anduril Industries will be part of the Vehicle Autonomy (Robotics) team, responsible for developing aerial and ground-based robotic systems. This role involves writing and maintaining core libraries for robotics platforms, owning major feature development, and collaborating closely with hardware and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product development. The position is focused on creating a powerful robotics stack that integrates advanced technologies such as computer vision, motion planning, and secure communications.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain core libraries for robotics platforms.
• Own major feature development and rollout of large features for products.
• Collaborate 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.
• 2+ 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 related 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.

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits (100% covered for employee, 90% for dependents).
• Private Medical Insurance for UK roles.
• Fully subsidized private health plan through Bupa for AUS roles.
• 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 and additional work-life services.
• 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).