Anduril Industries

Software Engineer- Machine Learning

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

Qualifications

  • Professional experience in Python, Rust, C++, or C.
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals including OOP and REST API design.
  • Experience in building low-latency or real-time software.
  • Proficiency in software testing and integration test development.
  • Familiarity with AI coding assistants like Claude or Codex in daily routines.
  • Experience with GitHub and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide software engineering support for core team tools.
  • Develop new ML infrastructure to optimize system parameters.
  • Implement performance regression detection in CI.
  • Collaborate with team members to push technology boundaries.
  • Measure the impact of software solutions deployed in the field.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package at little to no cost to employees.
  • Support for health and recovery needs.
  • Investments in employee well-being for future development.
Full Job Description
About the Team

At Anduril, our Battlespace Awareness Command and Control Software team specializes in solving complex, real-world problems through cutting-edge algorithms and intelligent software integrations. Operating in small, innovative teams, we push the boundaries of what's possible to deliver advanced technologies with mission-critical applications. Our commitment doesn't end with academic research or proof-of-concept experiments; we measure our success by the real-world impact of our deployed solutions. Our work involves cutting-edge algorithms and high-performance software for multi-target tracking, data fusion, battle management, autonomous robotic control, and mission planning. We are currently seeking talented technologists to join our mission and redefine the future of defense technology.

About the Job

We are looking to hire a Software Engineer to join our growing Battlespace Awareness team. In this role, you'll provide software engineering and development support for several of the team's core tools, and for candidates with an ML background, help stand up new ML infrastructure that improves how the team optimizes system parameters and detects performance regressions in CI.

Required Qualifications
  • Professional experience in one or more of Python, Rust, C++, or C, with a clear track record of using these languages professionally
  • Solid software engineering fundamentals, including object-oriented programming, functional programming, and REST API design
  • Experience building low-latency or real-time software
  • Experience with software testing, including Robot Framework testing and integration test development
  • Comfortable using AI coding assistants (Claude or Codex) as part of your day-to-day workflow
  • Experience with GitHub and CI/CD pipelines
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications
  • TypeScript or JavaScript, React, and/or NodeJS
  • Python FastAPI
  • CesiumJS
  • Experience with faster-than-real-time (FTRT) simulation
  • Machine learning background (Master's, PhD, or 2-3+ years of professional experience), particularly in:
    • Hyperparameter optimization
    • Anomaly detection
    • Explainable ML (e.g., Bayesian ML)
  • Experience building Slackbot integrations.


We request transcripts as part of the early application process to understand your academic background and how your coursework supports the skills deemed critical for the role. Transcripts help us assess your technical and analytical abilities, complementing our interview process in which we also evaluate practical experience and cultural fit. If you choose not to share your transcripts, you will need to provide detailed information regarding your academic performance in relevant courses, including projects and coursework specifics, to ensure we evaluate your academic accomplishments properly. If you do provide academic transcripts, feel free to redact non-technical information (e.g., student ID, dates, non-technical coursework, etc.). Unofficial transcripts obtained online acceptable for this assessment.

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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