Robotics Software Engineer

About this role

Anduril Industries seeks a Staff Robotics Software Engineer to lead the development of perception and planning systems for autonomous vehicles and multi-asset platforms. You'll own end-to-end technical delivery of vehicle autonomy capabilities, working across perception, sensor integration, motion planning, and simulation while leading cross-functional teams.

What you'll do

• Design and deliver multi-year software roadmaps for autonomous vehicle perception and planning systems
• Lead architecture, design, and implementation of safe navigation, collision avoidance, and situational awareness systems
• Develop and integrate sensor suites, perception algorithms, and planning algorithms for autonomous platforms
• Conduct testing and validation through simulation and real-world experiments with advanced data analysis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, mechanical, and systems engineers for system integration
• Travel up to 20% to co-locate with end-users and partner teams

What they're looking for

• C++ and/or Python software development (3+ years)
• Computer vision, sensor fusion, SLAM, motion planning, or machine learning
• Autonomous vehicle sensors (radar, sonar, LIDAR, cameras)
• Technical leadership and stakeholder management
• System validation and verification strategies
• Simulation tools (Gazebo, Unity, or Unreal Engine)
• Team mentoring and coordination
• Safety standards for autonomous systems

Benefits

• Salary range: $191,000+
• Work on cutting-edge autonomy and AI technology for defense applications
• Access to Anduril drone platforms (Ghost, Altius) and Lattice OS ecosystem
• Opportunity to mentor junior team members and build team capacity
• Collaboration with external partners on diverse systems and technologies