About the position
As a Robotics Software Engineer on our TRS team, you'll be at the forefront of cutting-edge autonomous systems development. You'll tackle diverse challenges in autonomy, systems integration, robotics, and networking, making critical engineering decisions that directly impact mission success. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring Anduril's products work seamlessly together to achieve a variety of crucial outcomes. You'll develop innovative solutions for complex robotics problems, balance pragmatic engineering trade-offs with mission-critical requirements, and collaborate across teams to integrate software with hardware systems. Contributing to the entire product lifecycle, from concept to deployment, you'll rapidly prototype and iterate on software solutions. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to tackle ambiguous problems. Your 'Whatever It Takes' mindset will be key in executing tasks efficiently, scalably, and pragmatically, always keeping the mission at the forefront of your work. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on next-generation defense technology, working with state-of-the-art robotics and autonomous systems. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, quick iteration, and delivering high-quality solutions that meet real-world needs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain core robotics libraries, including frame transformations, targeting, and guidance systems, that will be utilized across all Anduril robotics platforms
- Lead the development and implementation of major features for our products, such as designing and building Software-in-the-Loop simulators for advanced systems like Anvil
- Optimize performance of existing products, including tasks like improving battery consumption and route planning for our Ghost helicopter
- Collaborate closely with hardware and manufacturing teams throughout the product development lifecycle, providing timely feedback to influence and enhance final hardware designs
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in deployed systems, ensuring optimal performance in the field
- Contribute to the design and implementation of multi-agent coordination systems for UAVs
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design through testing and deployment
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending and implementing innovations to improve our products and processes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong proficiency in C++ or Rust, with experience in Linux development environments
- Demonstrated expertise in data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
- Proven experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems
- Hands-on experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including hardware and manufacturing
- Strong problem-solving skills and a 'Whatever It Takes' mindset
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
- Willingness to relocate to Seattle, WA
Nice-to-haves
- Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering)
- Expertise in one or more advanced robotics areas: motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, or controls
- Experience with performance optimization and metrics for complex robotic systems
- Proficiency in Python, Rust, and/or Go, in addition to C++
- Hands-on experience programming for embedded systems and physical devices
- Background in multi-agent coordination, particularly with UAVs
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex frame transformation problems (e.g., target localization, multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arms)
- Experience with real-time operating systems and distributed computing
- Familiarity with machine learning and AI applications in robotics
- Knowledge of sensor fusion techniques and implementation
- Understanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics as applied to UAV systems
- Experience with simulation environments for robotics testing and development
- Track record of contributions to open-source robotics projects or relevant publications
Benefits
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- 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.
- 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)
