Senior Robotics Software Engineer

$160,000 - $240,000/Yr

Anduril Industries - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Seattle, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Anduril Industries is seeking a skilled software engineer or roboticist to join their Vehicle Autonomy (Robotics) team. This role focuses on developing advanced aerial and ground-based robotic systems, contributing to the design and implementation of core libraries and features that enhance the functionality of Anduril's robotics platforms. The position involves close collaboration with hardware and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration and performance of robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain core libraries for robotics platforms.
• Own major feature development and rollout for products, including building a Software-in-the-Loop simulator and improving battery consumption for the Ghost helicopter.
• Collaborate with hardware and manufacturing teams during product development, providing feedback for hardware design.

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.
• Experience with complex frame transformation problems, such as target localization or multi-degree of freedom robotic arms.

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits (100% covered for employees, 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 (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional and Roth).