Software Engineer - Behaviors, Maritime

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
Anduril is fielding the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of seabed exploration. Anduril has brought to the market a unique, ultra-long-range, full-ocean-depth platform and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "large" to "extra-large" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on multi-million-dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) AUV operations.
ABOUT THE JOB
We're looking for a Software engineer to support our Undersea Reconnaissance, & Strike (URS) platforms- including Dive-LD and Copperhead. These uncrewed undersea vehicles require a Software Engineer to deliver behaviors that enable data processing, payload integration, and off-board command and control. As a Software Engineer on the team, you'll own end to end integration, ensuring that all components work seamlessly together to power our undersea products.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

US Salary Range $138,000-$207,000 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:

• 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)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. 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. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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