Robotics Software Engineer, Roadrunner

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
Costa Mesa, CA, USA
$138,000 - $207,000
Embedded
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
3+ years of experience
AI · Robotics

Description For Robotics Software Engineer, Roadrunner

Anduril Industries, a cutting-edge defense technology company, is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer for their Roadrunner project in Costa Mesa, California. This role is part of the Vehicle Autonomy team, developing aerial and ground-based robotic systems. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in Rust or C++ and frontend development with TypeScript and React.

You'll be working on exciting projects like Roadrunner, Ghost, Anvil, and Sentry Tower, collaborating with specialists in Perception, Autonomy, and Manufacturing. Your responsibilities will include designing autonomy solutions, developing APIs for robotic systems, creating test and simulation capabilities, and partnering with end-users to turn needs into features.

The role requires a strong background in robotics or computer science, with experience in embedded software and autonomous system architectures. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment, solving complex problems, and contributing to core libraries used across all robotics platforms at Anduril.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $138,000 - $207,000 USD, along with excellent benefits including platinum healthcare coverage, generous PTO, family planning support, and professional development opportunities. The role may require up to 30% travel for building, testing, and deploying capabilities in the field.

Join Anduril and be part of a team transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology, working on problems that have real-world impact. If you're passionate about robotics, autonomy, and defense technology, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Robotics Software Engineer, Roadrunner

  • Design and deliver autonomy solutions for mobile robotic systems
  • Apply and contribute to core libraries for robotics platforms
  • Develop APIs for inter- and intra-process communications
  • Create test and simulation capabilities
  • Collaborate across teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
  • Create and analyze metrics for debugging and monitoring
  • Triage issues and root cause failures
  • Partner with end-users to turn needs into features
  • Travel up to 30% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities

Requirements For Robotics Software Engineer, Roadrunner

Rust
Linux
TypeScript
React
Python
  • BS in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience with Rust or C++ in a Linux development environment
  • Understanding of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, distributed systems, concurrency, and code optimization
  • Familiarity with behavior trees and autonomous system architectures
  • 3+ years of experience with embedded software design and implementation
  • 3+ years of experience writing frontend applications using Typescript and React
  • Ability to mentor junior team members
  • Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance

Benefits For Robotics Software Engineer, Roadrunner

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • Platinum Healthcare Benefits (100% covered for employee, 90% for dependents)
  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous company holiday calendar and competitive PTO plans
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Professional development stipend
  • Daily Meals and Provisions
  • Company-funded commuter benefits
  • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan

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