Staff Software Engineer, Game Development at Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

292000.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

C++, Software Engineering, 3D Math, Problem Solving, Real Time Visualization, Low-Level Code, Communication, Memory Optimization, Performance Optimization, Technical Risk Management, Collaboration, Defect Resolution, Code Maintainability, Extensibility, Reusability

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

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. ABOUT THE TEAM Our team builds software that beautifully visualizes both real and simulated data that can be historical or live. It lets users create “what ifs” to evaluate mission concepts and is often used for Business Development and Engineering purposes. It also acts as the visual client for our Mission Simulation product. WHAT YOU’LL DO Partner with stakeholders to establish clear priorities and define expectations, which translate to a scope of work that you and the team can deliver Identify technical risks and their solutions, collaborating with the broader engineering groups at Anduril Ensure client stability by diagnosing and resolving defects Analyze and optimize both memory and performance in systems that have to scale from high-end desktops to mobile AR systems Identify problems and solve them, while implementing robust, high-quality solutions REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Excellent C++ skills and software engineering principles Experience working in large codebases to solve complex problems 10+ years of professional programming experience Solid understanding of 3D math Ability to write clean, maintainable and extensible code with attention to reusability Experience in a broad range of engineering areas on shipping games or real time visualization systems, with special attention given to low-level code Excellent spoken and written communication Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Linux development experience Experience developing on console platforms Shipped at least one AAA game title in a similar role US Salary Range $220,000—$292,000 USD 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: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 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. To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

Responsibilities

The role involves partnering with stakeholders to establish priorities and define expectations, while also identifying technical risks and solutions. Additionally, the engineer will ensure client stability by diagnosing and resolving defects and optimizing system performance.