Application Software Engineer - Aerial Autonomy

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 18, 2025

Job Description:

Application Software Engineer - Aerial AutonomySeattle, Washington, United StatesAnduril 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.WHY WE'RE HEREThe Aerial Autonomy team at Anduril develops large unmanned aerial vehicles, taking products like Fury from concept to production. The team also develops Lattice for Mission Autonomy, Anduril's premier software platform that enables group 5 AAVs to collaborate on various missions. We work in close coordination with specialist teams like Perception, Motion Planning, Hardware, and Test Engineering to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for self-motivated software engineers excited about creating a powerful autonomy software stack that delivers mission-critical functionality.WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design, build, test and deploy a real-time, map-based interface for displaying and interacting with sensor data and commanding physical assets.
• Fetch and manage large streams of data while maintaining performant rendering in a low-friction user experience.
• Design and build the backend APIs and services that power our frontend experience.
• Build and design immersive image-viewing experiences in a web-based platform.
• Take ownership of initial, well-scoped projects with clear objectives. Work closely with colleagues to deliver results, understanding the importance of teamwork in achieving success.
• Partner with end-users to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Experience working on frontend applications, preferably data-intensive or map-based systems.
  • Skilled in full-stack development, including working with RESTful and/or gRPC APIs.
  • Bias towards action, rapid delivery, and iteration.
  • A mindset towards innovative approaches to problem solving.
  • Must be a U.S. Person because of required access to U.S. export controlled information.NICE TO HAVE
    • You've built or invented something: an app, a website, game, startup.
    • Previous experience working in an engineering setting: a startup (or startup-like environment), engineering school, etc.
    • Professional software development lifecycle experience using tools such as version control, CI/CD systems, etc.
    • A deep, demonstrated understanding of how computers and networks work, from a single desktop to a multi-cluster cloud node.
    • Experience building scalable backend software systems with various data storage and processing requirements.
    • Experience with industry standard cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), CI/CD tools, and software infrastructure fundamentals (networking, security, distributed systems).
    • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases.
    • Experience implementing robot or autonomous vehicle testing frameworks in a software-in-the-loop or hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) environment.
    • Experience with modern build and deployment tooling (e.g. NixOS, Terraform).
    • Experience designing complex software systems, and iterating upon designs via a technical design review process.
    • Familiarity with industry standard monitoring, logging, and data management tools and best practices.Note: The above bullet points describe the ideal candidate. None of us matched all of these at once when we first joined Anduril. We encourage you to apply even if you believe you meet only part of our wish list.US Salary Range: $138,000 - $207,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
      • 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 (e.g., 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)Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.
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