Principal Perception Software Engineer

About the position

We are looking for a Principal Perception Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Lexington, MA. In this role, you will be responsible for develop algorithms which will push the out boundary of performance of novel, airborne infrared imaging systems in all environments. You will maintain a deep understanding our unique airborne sensors, and designing, testing and deploying image processing algorithms which help utilize these sensors to their greatest ability. This will require hands on C++, Python, and image processing experience in a Linux environment. If you are someone who likes tackling complex technical problems involving computer vision and perception, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Develop cutting-edge image processing techniques for signal improvement, detection, and tracking on high bit-depth, large format, airborne infrared sensors
• Work with mission operations, hardware, software teams to understand and evaluate current system performance
• Develop and maintain physics-based 'digital twins' of our airborne sensor systems
• Establish engineering completion criteria and evaluation metrics for system performance, building tools for unit and integration tests
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team on challenging problems in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• 10+ years of professional software development experience
• Expertise with C++, Python, and Linux systems
• Focus on image processing, computer vision, or machine learning
• Strong analytical & critical thinking and problem-solving skills and an ability to communicate ideas clearly
• Team-player, self-motivated, driven, organized
• Experience with software revision control
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on interdisciplinary teams
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Nice-to-haves

• M.S. Or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience with infrared sensor systems

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)