← All roles

Staff Software Engineer, Ghost

Anduril· Tactical Recon & Strike
Apply on company site
Costa Mesa, CA$253k - $336kfull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Staff Robotics Software Engineer on the Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) team focused on autonomous systems, robotics, and networking for Anduril’s Ghost and related platforms. Role emphasizes rapid prototyping, cross-functional collaboration with hardware/manufacturing, and delivering scalable software solutions across product lifecycles in a fast-paced defense technology environment. Requires eligibility for U.S. Secret security clearance and relocation to Costa Mesa, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain core robotics libraries, including frame transformations, targeting, and guidance systems, utilized across Anduril robotics platforms
  • Lead the development and implementation of major features, such as Software-in-the-Loop simulators for advanced systems like Anvil
  • Optimize performance of existing products (e.g., battery consumption and route planning for Ghost helicopter)
  • Collaborate with hardware and manufacturing teams throughout the product lifecycle
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in deployed systems to ensure reliability
  • Contribute to design and implementation of multi-agent coordination systems for UAVs
  • Participate in full software development lifecycle from concept to deployment
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend innovations to improve products and processes

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field
  • 7+ years of professional software development experience
  • Strong proficiency in C++ or Rust, with Linux development experience
  • Data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization expertise
  • Troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software
  • Hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical systems
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware and manufacturing
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, mission-focused mindset
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Eligible for active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Willingness to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA

Skills

Required:C++RustLinux developmentData structures and algorithmsSoftware debugging of deployed systemsEmbedded systems / hardware interactionCommunication
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Anduril

defense-aero-and-safetyliquid-ai-recruiting-targetsetter-30setter-30-2026-q1wing-list-2026wing-list-2026-giga-stage
Company profileWebsite

More open roles at Anduril