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Robotics Software Engineer, Maneuver Dominance

Anduril
Anduril
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Sep 8, 2026
Salary not listed

At a glance

  • 3+ years of experience
  • Full time

Job Description

<div class=&quot;content-intro&quot;><p>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.</p></div><h3>ABOUT THE TEAM</h3>

<p>The Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril develops operationally relevant, multi-asset autonomy. We are focused on making large groups of autonomous systems work effectively together. We leverage existing Anduril drone platforms like Ghost or Altius, in addition to bringing 3rd party platforms into Anduril’s Lattice ecosystem.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong></h3>

<p>We are seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to join the Maneuver Dominance team.

In this role

, you will design, develop, and integrate software that connects autonomous platforms with mission payloads, including stores management systems (SMS), networked devices, and hardware interfaces. You will architect APIs and data transport layers that move information reliably between vehicles, payloads, and ground systems in demanding operational environments.<br><br>If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex problems at the intersection of software, networking, and hardware, and are passionate about delivering mission-critical systems, this opportunity is for you.<strong><br></strong></p>

<p><strong>WHAT YOULL DO<br></strong></p>

<ul>

<li><strong>Develop Networked Software:</strong> Engineer scalable, robust software that interacts with networking devices, managed networks, and common router or switch hardware.</li>

<li><strong>Payload &amp; SMS Integration:</strong> Design and implement software that interfaces with stores management systems (SMS) and other payload subsystems to coordinate the release and control of munitions and mission payloads.</li>

<li><strong>API/ICD Design:</strong> Architect and implement software APIs and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) using HTTP, REST, and gRPC to connect distributed systems across vehicles, payloads, and ground stations.</li>

<li><strong>Data Transport Engineering:</strong> Build and optimize low-level data transport over UDP and TCP, ensuring reliable, low-latency communication in constrained operational environments.</li>

<li><strong>Hardware-Interfacing Software:</strong> Write code that interfaces directly with hardware, bridging embedded devices, sensors, and payload electronics with higher-level autonomy software.</li>

<li><strong>Collaborate Cross-Functionally:</strong> Partner with hardware, systems, vehicle, and payload teams to seamlessly integrate software into physical platforms.</li>

<li><strong>Real-World Deployment:</strong> Travel up to 25% to test, debug, and deploy systems in operational environments.</li>

<li><strong>Iterative Development:</strong> Contribute across the entire software lifecycle, including prototyping, implementation, testing, and deployment.</li>

<li><strong>Troubleshoot and Debug:</strong> Analyze and resolve issues in deployed systems, ensuring reliability and operational success.</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS<br></strong></p>

<ul>

<li><strong>Technical Expertise:</strong> Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.</li>

<li><strong>C++ or Rust Proficiency:</strong> 3+ years of hands-on experience developing production-grade software in C++ and/or Rust.

  • Strong programmers in adjacent systems languages will be considered if other qualifications are met.</li>

<li><strong>Networking Software:</strong> Experience building software that interacts with networking devices, managed networks, and common router or switch hardware.</li>

<li><strong>API/ICD Design:</strong> Experience designing and implementing software APIs and ICDs, including work with HTTP, REST, and gRPC.</li>

<li><strong>Data Transport:</strong> Solid understanding of low-level data transport layers, including UDP and TCP.</li>

<li><strong>Hardware Interfacing:</strong> Experience writing code that interfaces with hardware (embedded devices, sensors, or payload electronics).</li>

<li><strong>Systems-Level Thinking:</strong> Ability to navigate and contribute to complex systems and established codebases.</li>

<li><strong>Real-World Impact:</strong> Passion for building software that directly influences mission-critical outcomes.</li>

<li><strong>Travel Flexibility:</strong> Willingness to travel up to 25% to test and deploy systems.</li>

<li><strong>Security Clearance:</strong> Must be eligible for a US security clearance.</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS&nbsp;<br></strong></p>

<ul>

<li><strong>Stores Management Systems:</strong> Direct experience with stores management systems (SMS) or related munitions/payload release systems in aerospace or defense platforms.</li>

<li><strong>Aerospace/Defense Background:</strong> Familiarity with aerospace integration standards, vehicle bus protocols (e.g., MIL-STD-1553, ARINC), or DO-178/DO-254 development practices.</li>

<li><strong>Distributed Systems:</strong> Experience designing fault-tolerant distributed systems and message-passing frameworks for multi-node coordination.</li>

<li><strong>Embedded &amp; Real-Time Systems:</strong> Experience with embedded Linux, RTOS, or bare-metal development on resource-constrained hardware.</li>

<li><strong>Programming Skills:</strong> Additional experience with Python, Go, or scripting for tooling and test automation.</li>

<li><strong>Performance Optimization:</strong> Familiarity with profiling and optimizing networked and hardware-interfacing software.</li>

</ul><div class=&quot;content-pay-transparency&quot;><div class=&quot;pay-input&quot;><div class=&quot;title&quot;>US Salary Range</div><div class=&quot;pay-range&quot;><span>$166,000</span><span class=&quot;divider&quot;>&mdash;</span><span>$220,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class=&quot;content-conclusion&quot;><p><span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;>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 Andurils total compensation package

Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:</span><span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}&quot;>&nbsp;</span></p>

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<h3 class=&quot;detailElios&quot;><strong>Benefits</strong></h3>

<p><span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;>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.&nbsp;</span><em><span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;>For more information, <a href=&quot;https://www.anduril.com/careers&quot;>Explore Our Benefits</a>.</span></em></p>

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<h3 class=&quot;detailElios&quot;><strong>Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams</strong></h3>

<p class=&quot;detailElios&quot;>Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates Weve observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers

These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.</p>

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<p class=&quot;detailElios&quot;>To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:</p>

<ul>

<li>

<p class=&quot;detailElios&quot;><strong>No Financial Requests:&nbsp;</strong>Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.</p>

</li>

<li><strong>Please always verify communications:</strong>

<ul>

<li>Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will <em>only</em> come from an <code>@anduril.com</code> address.</li>

<li>Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agencys authenticity by reaching out to <a href=&quot;mailto:contact@anduril.com&quot;>contact@anduril.com</a>.&nbsp;</li>

</ul>

</li>

<li>

<p class=&quot;detailElios&quot;><strong>Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach:</strong>&nbsp;If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage

Always confirm the senders email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.</p>

</li>

<li>

<p class=&quot;detailElios&quot;><strong>What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:</strong>&nbsp;Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to&nbsp;<a href=&quot;mailto:contact@anduril.com&quot;>contact@anduril.com</a>

Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.</p>

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</ul>

</div>

<h3>&nbsp;</h3>

<h3><strong>Data Privacy</strong></h3>

<p><span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;>To view Andurils candidate data privacy policy, please visit </span><span data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;><span data-ccp-charstyle=&quot;Hyperlink&quot;><a href=&quot;https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/&quot;>https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/</a></span></span><span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;>.</span><span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}&quot;>&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p><span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}&quot;>By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process

This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources

This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.</span></p></div>

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