Senior Software Engineer, C++

Software Engineer 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. What You'll Do Design, develop, and optimize high-performance, low-latency C++ software for critical defense applications, systems, and infrastructure. Engineer robust, efficient, and scalable solutions, tackling complex algorithmic challenges and memory management critical for real-time operations. Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, systems engineers, and other software disciplines to integrate C++ components and ensure seamless system functionality. Debug, test, and profile C++ code to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and ensure system reliability and stability. Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from architectural design and implementation to rigorous testing and deployment of advanced C++ systems. Required Qualifications Deep technical acumen: A robust foundation in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics, enabling a strong understanding of low-level systems and algorithmic complexity. Mastery of C++: Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in developing high-performance, complex software solutions using modern C++. Building performant systems: Proven ability to design and implement software that prioritizes performance, efficiency, and resource management for demanding applications. Navigating complex architectures: Proven capability to rapidly understand and contribute to large, mature C++ codebases and intricate system architectures. Commitment to mission: A genuine passion for building critical C++ software that directly contributes to impactful, real-world outcomes and societal advancement. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance. Compensation and Benefits US Salary Range $191,000 - $253,000 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 comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you, life and disability insurance, highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December, coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers, access to free mental health resources 24/7, annual reimbursement for professional development, company-funded commuter benefits based on your region, and relocation assistance depending on role eligibility.

Created: 2026-03-04