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Software Engineer, Ghost

Anduril· Tactical Recon & Strike
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Costa Mesa, CA$191k - $253kFull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Robotics Software Engineer on the Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) team focused on autonomous systems, UAVs, and robotics integration for Anduril’s Ghost platform and related products. Role involves developing core robotics libraries, implementing major features, optimizing performance, hardware collaboration, and contributing across the full software lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain core robotics libraries, including frame transformations, targeting, and guidance systems, that will be utilized across all Anduril robotics platforms
  • 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 Anvil
  • Optimize performance of existing products, including tasks like improving battery consumption and route planning for our Ghost helicopter
  • Collaborate closely with hardware and manufacturing teams throughout the product development lifecycle, providing timely feedback to influence and enhance final hardware designs
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in deployed systems, ensuring optimal performance in the field
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of multi-agent coordination systems for UAVs
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design through testing and deployment
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending and implementing innovations to improve our products and processes

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience
  • Strong proficiency in C++ or Rust, with 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 and a "Whatever It Takes" mindset
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Willingness to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA

Skills

Required:C++RustLinux developmentData structures and algorithms
Nice to have:Embedded systems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (health, recovery, and related support) available at little to no cost to employees
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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