Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning (C++ or Python)

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.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Tactical Recon and Strike (TRS) division at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius from paper sketches to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and front-end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real-time through a variety of interfaces.We are looking for software engineers and roboticists excited about creating a powerful robotics stack. We are looking for a Computer Vision / Machine Learning Engineer to apply the latest research to solve our toughest problems. This position will be located at our headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA (relocation benefits provided).
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Propose and prototype innovative solutions to solve real world problems, leveraging the latest state-of-the-art techniques in the field.
• Develop and maintain core libraries and runtime applications.
• Integrate classical and geometric methods in computer vision with ML methods.
• Work with ML and Data Infra team to construct various benchmarks for analyzing system performance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS or PhD in Machine Learning, Robotics or Computer Science, with emphasis on Computer Vision.
• BS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years experience developing and benchmarking ML algorithms on large-scale datasets.
• High proficiency in C++ development in a Linux environment.
• Experience deploying models with TensorRT and ONNX.
• Experience with Python development and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
• Experience writing and maintaining automated continuous integration tests.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Object Detection, Object Tracking, Instance Segmentation, Semantic Segmentation, Semantic change Detection.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Visual Odometry, SLAM, Multi-view Geometry, Structure from Motion, 3D Geometry, Discriminative Correlation Filters, Stereo, Neural 3D Reconstruction, RGB-D and LIDAR Sensor Fusion.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems.
• Proficient in Python.
• Proficient in CUDA.

US Salary Range $220,000-$292,000 USD The 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:
Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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