Software Engineer, Sensor Simulation

About this role

Anduril Industries seeks a Software Engineer to build a synthetic imagery platform for sensor simulation, supporting autonomy testing and ML training. You'll develop Unreal Engine capabilities, integrate third-party tools, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create realistic simulations that bridge the gap between synthetic and real-world data.

What you'll do

• Develop core Unreal Engine systems including terrain rendering, vehicle physics, and sensor simulation pipelines
• Integrate third-party plugins and tools into the simulation platform, troubleshooting compatibility issues
• Collaborate with autonomy and perception teams to improve sensor fidelity and environmental realism
• Ensure seamless integration between the simulation platform and other core Anduril services
• Analyze and iterate on synthetic data quality based on real-world performance feedback
• Troubleshoot and analyze remotely deployed simulation systems

What they're looking for

• C++ programming (4+ years professional experience)
• Unreal Engine development
• Robotics and autonomy systems knowledge
• Data structures, algorithms, and code optimization
• Performance analysis and debugging tools (gdb, perf, bpftrace)
• Sensor simulation and SITL/HITL testing
• Linux development environment
• GPU and graphics programming (HLSL, Vulkan, CUDA preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($166,000-$220,000 USD)
• Equity grants included in majority of offers
• Top-tier benefits package for full-time employees
• Collaborative, fast-paced work environment
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomy and AI technology
• 10% travel for office collaboration