Software Engineer (C++), Test and Release
Unclassified - Costa Mesa, CA
posted 5 months ago
About the position
Anduril Industries is seeking a Lead Test and Release Engineer to join our Vehicle Autonomy (Robotics) team. This role is pivotal in building an augmented automated code testing framework that will enhance our ability to develop and release safety-critical systems efficiently and reliably. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including specialists in Perception, Autonomy, and Manufacturing, to ensure that our robotic systems, such as Ghost, Anvil, and Sentry Tower, are developed with the highest standards of quality and safety. The Lead Test and Release Engineer will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing automated testing and deployment processes that integrate DevOps best practices into the software development lifecycle. This position requires a strong background in CI/CD pipelines, automated test coverage infrastructure, and a commitment to maintaining high code coverage across various testing levels for complex, distributed robotic systems. In this role, you will establish and maintain continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring that our software products are released with minimal risk and maximum reliability. You will provide expertise in automated testing, focusing on unit, component, and integration tests, and drive the adoption of CI/CD practices across the organization. Additionally, you will monitor and enhance system reliability, performance, and security through the use of metrics, while evaluating emerging technologies to keep the team aligned with industry trends. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about robotics and software engineering and is eager to contribute to the advancement of military capabilities through innovative technology.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage automated testing and deployment processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate DevOps best practices into the software development lifecycle.
- Work directly with teams, including the Ghost product team, to create a release pipeline infrastructure gated on automated tests with high code coverage.
- Establish and maintain continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Provide expertise in ensuring high percentage code coverage at the unit, component, and integration test level for a complex, distributed robot system.
- Drive the adoption of CI/CD by creating reliable process automation pertinent to each product and business line.
- Monitor and enhance system reliability, performance, and security through the use of metrics.
- Evaluate emerging technologies to ensure the team stays current with industry trends.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Proven experience in a DevOps or test engineering role, demonstrating leadership and innovation.
- Proficiency in C++.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Strong expertise in CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Travis CI, Circle CI).
- In-depth knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
- Solid understanding of networking, security, and system administration.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience implementing automated testing frameworks in a hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) environment.
- Experience with microservice architectures.
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK stack).
- Experience with Nix/NixOS.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
Benefits
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: 100% covered for employees and 90% for dependents.
- Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for UK roles, fully covered for employees and dependents.
- Private health plan through Bupa for AUS roles, fully subsidized.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered, with options for additional coverage.
- Generous company holiday calendar and highly 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, including therapy and life coaching.
- Professional development stipend available to all employees.
- 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 options for US roles.
