Senior Software Engineer, Dart
Anduril· Tactical Recon & Strike
Costa Mesa, CA$220k - $292kFull-timePosted 10mo ago
About the role
Robotics Software Engineer on the Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) team focused on autonomous systems, robotics, and integration across hardware and software to advance Anduril’s Dart platform and related products. Role involves developing core robotics libraries, end-to-end tracking pipelines, and collaborating with hardware, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to deploy mission-critical solutions. Requires eligibility for U.S. Secret clearance and relocation to Costa Mesa, CA.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain core robotics libraries, including frame transformations, targeting, and guidance systems, used across Anduril robotics platforms
- Lead the development and implementation of major features for products, such as designing and building an end-to-end target tracking pipeline for Dart
- Collaborate 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
- 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 products and processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ 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 algorithmsConcurrency
Nice to have:Embedded systems
Benefits
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, etc.)
- Relocation benefits provided
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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