BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience
10+ years of firmware/embedded software development experience, focusing on embedded systems
Expert C programming skills for embedded systems
Proven success in complex MCU projects with inter-board communication
Familiarity with a range of microcontroller cores (e.g., ARM, AVR, MSP430, PIC)
Experience integrating microcontrollers with analog and digital sensors
Adequate debugging skills using JTAG, SWD, Oscilloscopes, and Logic analyzers
Responsibilities
Develop low-level firmware/software for microcontrollers and create reusable device drivers
Own design, implementation, and completion of embedded firmware projects
Mentor other firmware engineers on design engineering best practices
Contribute to the team's direction, policies, and guidance
Quickly debug and troubleshoot issues across electrical, firmware, and software boundaries
Select appropriate microcontrollers and peripherals, and review schematics with the electrical engineering team
Manage multiple projects at different stages concurrently
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost for US employees
Full cost coverage of medical insurance premiums for UK and AUS employees
Annual contribution for private health insurance for IE employees
Life and disability insurance coverage for all employees
Competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December
Support for family planning, including fertility treatments and adoption resources
Access to 24/7 mental health resources and additional work-life services
Annual professional development reimbursement
Company-funded commuter benefits based on region
Relocation assistance available based on role eligibility
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Anduril is seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer to join our team based in Costa Mesa, CA. The firmware team at Anduril develops core technology used across multiple products such as as Menace, Dive-XL, Ghost, and Roadrunner. We work in close coordination with Electrical Engineering to develop hardware and software solutions to some of the hardest problems facing our customers. You'll contribute low level firmware development for systems operating on land, sea, and air. WHAT YOU'LL DO
Develop low-level firmware/software for microcontrollers, create reusable device drivers, integrate system-level features and architect changes to support an ever-growing codebase
Take full ownership of design, implementation and completion of embedded firmware projects
Mentor other firmware engineers and help teach best practices in design engineering
Contribute to team direction, policy and guidance
Quickly debug and troubleshoot issues that span the electrical, firmware, and software boundaries
Help select microcontrollers and peripherals and review schematics with electrical engineering team
Concurrently manage involvement in multiple projects at various stages
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
BS or MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent industry experience
Experience: 10+ years of experience in firmware/embedded software development, with a focus on embedded systems.
Expert level C coding ability for embedded systems
Demonstrated success creating complex MCU projects that communicate between multiple boards or systems
Broad experience with one or more microcontroller cores (ARM, AVR, MSP430, PIC, etc.)
Experience integrating microcontrollers with analog and digital sensors
Experience developing firmware in bare-metal and/or RTOS environments
Debugging skills with JTAG, SWD, Oscilloscopes, and Logic analyzers
Solid understanding and application of coding best practices, board bring up and debugging
Extensive experience with common bus protocols such as USB, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS232, RS485, Ethernet, etc.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with one or more microcontroller cores (ARM, AVR, MSP430, PIC, etc.)
Have a bias for action. If you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it
Be naturally curious about the technologies and tools you use
US Salary Range
$220,000-$292,000 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.
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.
