Software Engineer - Behaviors, Maritime

About the position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the core behaviors library for all URS platforms
• Write production-quality code, primarily in Python and C++
• Assist in integrating and deploying behavior features across our URS platforms, working closely with senior engineers
• Implement and test robotic behaviors to improve system reliability and performance of the URS fleet
• Learn and apply troubleshooting strategies to resolve ambiguous issues in behavior systems
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design through testing and deployment
• Navigate dynamic, ambiguous environments
• Travel up to 10% of each year to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical teams
• Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
• Experience developing software for and testing robotic systems, either in industry or academia
• C/C++ or Python development experience
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice-to-haves

• 1+ years of production-grade C++ and/or Python experience in a Linux development environment
• Feature and algorithm development with an understanding of behavior trees
• Strong track record of troubleshooting ambiguous problems
• Experience developing mission-critical functionality
• Knowledge of distributed communication networks and message standards
• Hands-on experience developing software for embedded and physical devices
• Experience working on autonomous underwater vehicles

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: 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: 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: 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).