Senior Software Engineer - C++ Ecosystem

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 Lattice Foundations organization is responsible for enabling Anduril’s software products to reach a new standard of software excellence. We build tools, operate services, define processes, and develop frameworks to allow Anduril’s engineers and operators to execute at all stages of the software development lifecycle with efficiency, quality, and delight. We adapt industry best practices to the complexities of Anduril’s domain, develop new systems when we can improve on the state of the art, and integrate it all into a unitary foundation underlying Anduril’s software development.

ABOUT THE ROLE

At Anduril, C++ is core to the development of our vehicle systems. We are seeking to hire a seasoned software engineer to own our C++ development ecosystem. This individual will work closely with other developers in order to promote effective C++ development across the company. Work will include developing build systems, expanding core libraries, supporting new tools, establishing best practices, and more. An ideal candidate would be an autonomous, empathetic, user-focused engineer who is excited to act as a force multiplier for C++ developers across Anduril.

 
WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own the C++ development ecosystem, including build systems, tools, and core libraries
• Establish & promote C++ best practices across Anduril
• Embed deeply with C++ development teams in order to understand their workflows and pain points
• Lead high-impact projects through requirements analysis, design, and execution
• Work with partner teams to understand problems, identify opportunities, and build consensus
• Be an advocate for excellent engineering culture across the team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience with C++ development
• Prior engineering experience from the industry, along with academic pursuits & studies in the areas of: Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
• Familiarity with algorithms, data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, Linux systems, and other technical tools
• A desire to work on software and applications that have real-world impact
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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
• Have a point-of-view, but are still low-ego
• Eligibility to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance, preferably Top Secret

US Salary Range$168,000—$252,000 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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.