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Realtime Software Engineer

Anduril· Mission Systems : Imaging Engineering : Imaging - Realtime Processing Software
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Waltham, MA$191k - $253kfull-timePosted 6d ago

About the role

Anduril Industries seeks a Realtime Software Engineer to implement and deploy core real-time image processing software for infrared imaging systems, enabling rapid fielding of new technologies to embedded and SWAP-limited hardware within defense systems.

Responsibilities

  • Apply your experience configuration Linux based operating systems and developing terminal-based software
  • Become an expert in Nix and NixOS and help define and implement NixOS based embedded systems
  • Gain a deep understanding of our unique infrared sensor systems and our existing image processing software
  • Contribute to the development of real-time, high-bandwidth processing pipelines in C++ and/or CUDA
  • Define and implement test and simulation environments, incorporating both software- and hardware-in-the-loop methodologies
  • Support end-to-end system delivery, from initial design to manufacturing, deployment, and sustainment
  • Work with a multi-disciplinary team on challenging problems in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional C++ software development experience and using development tools such as GIT, JIRA, and CI/CD systems
  • Experience developing low-latency, high-throughput software on Linux based systems, including knowledge of system utilities and basic configuration
  • Familiarity in graphics programming or image processing
  • Experience testing and debugging firmware on hardware platforms
  • Experience with software infrastructure fundamentals including networking, security, and distributed systems
  • Ability to quickly learn and implement new technologies and frameworks
  • Ability to communicate ideas clearly and produce detailed technical documentation
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

Skills

Required:C++ software developmentLinux-based developmentGraphics programming / image processingFirmware testing on hardwareSoftware infrastructure, networking, security, distributed systemsCommunication and documentationLearn new technologies and frameworksSecurity clearance
Nice to have:Nix/NixOSMultiple programming languages (C, Rust, Python)

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and more) available at little to no cost
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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