Anduril Industries

Senior Software Engineer, Extensibility (Sand Table)

Anduril Industries$191K — $253K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Professional experience in game engine development or real-time 3D simulation.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ within performance-critical codebases.
  • Solid experience with TypeScript for scripting or application development.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including artistic and engineering disciplines.
  • Capacity to write clean, maintainable, extensible code targeting robust API creation.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills for ambiguous technical tasks.
  • Eligibility for U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and develop the core Sand Table plugin using the Carbon extensibility framework.
  • Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to enhance Sand Table's functionality and user experience.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on the Carbon extensibility layer and create robust APIs for team use.
  • Analyze and improve the engine's C++ architecture while ensuring plugin performance and stability.
  • Write high-performance, maintainable code that optimally integrates real-time functionality with modern scripting.
  • Solve complex technical challenges across the core engine and artistic workflows.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost for US roles.
  • Full coverage of medical insurance premiums for UK and AUS roles.
  • Annual contribution toward private health insurance for IE roles.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage for all employees.
  • Highly competitive PTO and caregiver wellness leave options.
  • Funding for family planning, including fertility treatments and adoption support.
  • Access to 24/7 mental health resources and additional life services.
  • Annual professional development reimbursement.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits based on employee region.
  • Relocation assistance available based on role eligibility.
Full Job Description
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 Sand Table team at Anduril develops our revolutionary platform for visualizing future defense scenarios. We transform massive amounts of data into an intuitive, interactive 3D command center, serving as the visual interface for mission simulations, a key business development tool, and a powerful demonstration of our advanced capabilities to government and military leaders. We take ambitious ideas from concept to completion, building the core with high-performance C++ and enabling rapid feature expansion through modern scripting and plugin frameworks. The Sand Table team manages the complex logistics for delivering flawless augmented reality demonstrations in headset to critical stakeholders. As a cross-functional group of builders, strategists, and operators, we combine the creative energy of a top game studio with the rigorous discipline of national security to shape how the future of defense is visualized and understood.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Carbon Extensibility Engineer, you will be the expert practitioner of our internal extensibility framework. You will spearhead the development of the primary Sand Table plugin, effectively building a powerful "modding" capability for our mission-critical simulation software.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Architect and develop the core Sand Table plugin using our Carbon extensibility framework, leveraging your expertise in both low-level C++ and high-level TypeScript
  • Partner closely with artists, designers, and systems engineers to extend Sand Table's capabilities, integrating new data sources, user interactions, and visual features
  • Become the subject matter expert on the Carbon extensibility layer, providing guidance and creating robust APIs that empower other teams to build upon your work
  • Dive deep into the engine's C++ foundation to understand its architecture, identify extension points, and ensure your plugin code is performant and stable
  • Write clean, high-performance, and maintainable code that seamlessly blends the power of a real-time engine with the flexibility of a modern scripting environment
  • Diagnose and solve complex technical challenges at the intersection of the core engine, scripting layer, and artistic workflows
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Professional experience in game engine development or a related field involving real-time 3D simulation
  • Strong proficiency in C++ and experience working in large, performance-critical codebases
  • Solid experience with TypeScript for scripting, tooling, or application development
  • A proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including artists and engineers from other disciplines
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and extensible code with an eye for creating robust APIs
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively on ambiguous, open-ended technical tasks
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Direct experience creating or working with modding communities and toolkits for games
  • Experience with API design and SDK development
  • Familiarity with 3D math and real-time rendering concepts
  • Experience shipping a AAA game title


US Salary Range

$191,000-$253,000 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.

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.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
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200 employees
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Founded
2017

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