Senior Robotics Software Engineer Jobs

$160,000 - $240,000/Yr

Anduril Industries - Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Costa Mesa, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Anduril Industries is seeking software engineers and roboticists to join the Vehicle Autonomy (Robotics) team, which focuses on developing advanced aerial and ground-based robotic systems. The role involves creating a powerful robotics stack that integrates computer vision, motion planning, SLAM, controls, estimation, and secure communications. The team collaborates closely with various specialist teams to transform innovative concepts into operational systems, 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.
• 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.
• Python, Rust, and/or Go experience.
• Experience programming for embedded and physical devices.
• Multi-agent coordination of UAVs.
• 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).
• 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.
• Mental Health Resources available 24/7.
• Professional development stipend.
• Daily meals and provisions in the office.
• Company-funded commuter benefits.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional and Roth).