Anduril Industries

Software Engineer, Discovery

Anduril Industries$166K — $253K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Professional experience in game engine development or related field.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with performance-critical codebases.
  • Solid experience with TypeScript for scripting or application development.
  • Proven collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, including artists and engineers.
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and extensible code with robust APIs.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills for ambiguous technical tasks.
  • Eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and develop core Sand Table plugin using Carbon extensibility framework.
  • Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to enhance Sand Table capabilities.
  • Become the Carbon extensibility subject matter expert, creating robust APIs.
  • Analyze the C++ engine architecture to identify extension points.
  • Write high-performance, maintainable code blending real-time capabilities with modern scripting.
  • Diagnose and solve complex technical challenges within the engine and artistic workflows.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package with minimal employee cost.
  • Support for health and recovery.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

The Lattice Showcase team at Anduril delivers immersive experiences that tell cohesive, compelling stories about how Anduril products accomplish critical missions. Leveraging Sand Table-our internal 3D visualization platform that transforms data into interactive augmented reality environments-we translate complex demonstrations into streamlined, interactive showcases for government and military leaders. We work across multiple product lines-integrating capabilities from autonomy, hardware, and software-to craft narratives that align all stakeholders around mission outcomes. Our work bridges engineering simulation and compelling storytelling: we take real-world demos running in simulation and transform them into polished, interactive experiences that showcase how our technology delivers mission success. As a cross-functional team of designers, operators, and integrators, we combine technical depth with narrative craft to demonstrate the full potential of Anduril's capabilities.
ABOUT THE JOB

As a Software Engineer on the Lattice Showcase team, you will tackle a diverse range of challenges. Your work will ensure seamless integration of Anduril products to achieve critical outcomes. You will work on a fast paced team and have opportunities to watch your creations operate in dynamic environments.

Above all, Software Engineers at Anduril must embody a "Whatever It Takes" mindset-executing tasks expediently, scalably, and pragmatically while prioritizing the mission. You will make sound engineering decisions to deliver high-quality outcomes on time. In addition to building the software, you will work directly with customers to deploy it.

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

$166,000-$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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