Anduril Industries

Senior Software Engineer, Game Development

Anduril Industries$191K — $253K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong C++ programming skills and software engineering knowledge
  • Experience with large codebases for complex problem-solving
  • At least five years of professional programming experience
  • Solid grasp of 3D mathematics
  • Ability to produce clean, maintainable, and extensible code
  • Background in engineering for games or real-time visualization systems, focusing on low-level code
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • U.S. Person status required for access to controlled information

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to outline project priorities and set clear expectations
  • Identify technical risks and propose solutions alongside engineering teams
  • Diagnose and resolve software defects to ensure client stability
  • Optimize memory and performance of systems across various platforms
  • Problem-solve and develop robust, high-quality solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits with minimal cost for U.S. employees
  • 100% coverage for basic life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous holiday calendar and competitive PTO plans
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
  • Support for family planning and parenting, including fertility and adoption resources
  • 24/7 access to mental health resources and work-life services
  • Professional development stipend for employee growth
  • Company-funded commuter benefits depending on region
  • Relocation assistance offered for eligible roles
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan options for U.S. roles
Full Job Description


ABOUT THE TEAM

Our team builds software that beautifully visualizes both real and simulated data that can be historical or live. It lets users create "what ifs" to evaluate mission concepts and is often used for Business Development and Engineering purposes. It also acts as the visual client for our Mission Simulation product.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Partner with stakeholders to establish clear priorities and define expectations, which translate to a scope of work that you and the team can deliver
  • Identify technical risks and their solutions, collaborating with the broader engineering groups at Anduril
  • Ensure client stability by diagnosing and resolving defects
  • Analyze and optimize both memory and performance in systems that have to scale from high-end desktops to mobile AR systems
  • Identify problems and solve them, while implementing robust, high-quality solutions


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Excellent C++ skills and software engineering principles
  • Experience working in large codebases to solve complex problems
  • Minimum five years of professional programming experience
  • Solid understanding of 3D math
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable and extensible code with attention to reusability
  • Experience in a broad range of engineering areas on shipping games or real time visualization systems, with special attention given to low-level code
  • Excellent spoken and written communication
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Linux development experience
  • Experience developing on console platforms
  • Shipped at least one AAA game title in a similar role


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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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