Robotics Software Engineer

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Atlanta, GA · Tactical Recon & Strike

Robotics Software Engineer at Anduril Industries, focusing on developing autonomous drone systems and integrating AI-powered operating systems. The role involves building core robotics libraries, simulators, optimizing performance, and contributing to multi-agent coordination systems for UAVs. Requires C++ or Rust proficiency, Linux development, and experience with deployed systems.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop and maintain core robotics libraries, including frame transformations, targeting, and guidance systems, that will be utilized across all Anduril robotics platforms
  2. Lead the development and implementation of major features for our products, such as designing and building Software-in-the-Loop simulators for advanced systems like Altius
  3. Optimize performance of existing products, primarily focused on our Altius Drone product line
  4. Collaborate closely with hardware and manufacturing teams throughout the product development lifecycle, providing timely feedback to influence and enhance final hardware designs
  5. Contribute to the design and implementation of multi-agent coordination systems for UAVs

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience
  • Strong proficiency in C++ or Rust
  • Experience in Linux development environments
  • Demonstrated expertise in data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
  • Proven experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems
  • Hands-on experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including hardware and manufacturing
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Nice to have

  • Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering)
  • Expertise in one or more advanced robotics areas: motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, or controls
  • Experience with performance optimization and metrics for complex robotic systems
  • Proficiency in Python, Rust, and/or Go, in addition to C++
  • Hands-on experience programming for embedded systems and physical devices
  • Background in multi-agent coordination, particularly with UAVs
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex frame transformation problems (e.g., target localization, multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arms)
  • Experience with real-time operating systems and distributed computing
  • Familiarity with machine learning

What the JD emphasized

  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Willingness to relocate to Atlanta, GA

Other signals

  • autonomous systems
  • robotics
  • AI-powered operating system
  • multi-agent coordination