Software Engineer, Vehicle Infrastructure
Content + Source + Freshness • 18 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value role due to competitive salary, strong company reputation in defense technology, and opportunities for rapid development in advanced systems.
- Competitive salary: $138,000–$207,000/year
- Cutting-edge technology development in defense
- Onsite positions with relocation assistance
- Requires security clearance
Pros
- Salary range competitive for the software engineering field, from $138,000 to $207,000
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology within defense sectors
- Relocation benefits provided, improving access to potential candidates across the U.S.
Cons
- Requires U.S. DoD Security Clearance, which may limit candidates
- Work in high-stakes environment with demanding deliverables
- Potential for limited remote work due to team requirements
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • Onsite, with potential relocation
Good fit
- Experienced software engineers with strong programming skills
- Individuals eager to work on impactful defense technology
- Candidates with a collaborative mindset and high problem-solving skills
Not recommended for
- Beginners without sufficient technical experience
- Individuals who prefer remote work
- Candidates uncomfortable in high-pressure roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
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.
The Tactical Reconnaissance & Strike (TRS) division at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The organization is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius from paper sketches to operational systems. We are looking for an experienced software engineer for the Vehicle Infrastructure team within TRS. This team is responsible for the common software backbone on which TRS products are built. This common software backbone includes core infrastructure for tasking, autonomous behaviors, contingency management, telemetry, and more. The ideal candidate is a software generalist who is excited to make impactful contributions to Anduril’s portfolio of UAS products.
Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance. This position will be located at our headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA OR Seattle, WA (relocation benefits provided).
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Own major feature development, including design, implementation, testing and rollout.
- Write and maintain core systems that all TRS products will use.
- Work closely with our vehicle software teams during product development, understanding their needs, and delivering high leverage software they are able to use bring their product to market.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
- Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems
- Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems
- Strong C++ or Rust experience in a Linux development environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience programming for embedded and physical devices
- Eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance.
- Python, Rust, and/or Go experience
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.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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