Frontend Software Engineer - Autonomy UI - job 1 of 2

As a Frontend Software Engineer at Anduril Industries, you'll be responsible for developing high-quality components and applications that enhance the Lattice Autonomy suite. Your work will include creating interfaces for swarm control components, integrating sample tasks for autonomous operations, and iterating behaviors through scenario management applications. You’ll develop tools for end-to-end autonomy integration and collaborate closely with users to refine and meet their needs.

To qualify for a Frontend Software Engineer position at Anduril Industries, candidates should have a strong background in frontend development, particularly with web technologies. A minimum of 3 years of experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React is required, along with a passion for creating high-performance interfaces. Familiarity with 3D graphics and a desire to innovate on autonomous technologies will set you apart from other candidates.

At Anduril Industries, the work environment for a Frontend Software Engineer is collaborative and innovative. You'll join a team dedicated to transforming military capabilities through advanced technology. With remote work options, you’ll find a supportive culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving. The company prioritizes your well-being with generous benefits and a focus on professional development, making it an excellent place to grow your career.

As a Frontend Software Engineer with Anduril Industries, you'll tackle exciting projects that directly impact military technology. This includes developing components for autonomous swarm control, creating 3D rendering interfaces, and building applications for scenario management to aid in the real-time operations of autonomous systems. You’ll have the opportunity to innovate and enhance the capabilities of our Lattice Autonomy technology.

Yes, Anduril Industries offers an excellent benefits package for Frontend Software Engineers, including comprehensive healthcare coverage, competitive salaries, and equity grants. Additionally, the company supports work-life balance with generous paid time off, caregiver leave, wellness programs, and professional development stipends. You’ll also enjoy daily meals, mental health services, and a professional environment that values your contributions.

Share your hands-on experience with JavaScript and React, particularly focusing on projects you've developed or contributed to. Highlight your specific roles within these projects and the outcomes you achieved, noting any challenges you overcame. Emphasize your understanding of performance optimization techniques and how you've implemented best practices in your previous roles.

Explain your process for developing responsive applications, focusing on design frameworks and methodologies you utilize. Discuss how you ensure compatibility across various devices and screen sizes and what testing strategies you employ. Providing a specific example of a responsive project can further illustrate your skills in this area.

Discuss your systematic approach to debugging, including the tools you use and the steps you follow. Reference past experiences where you successfully identified and resolved challenging frontend issues, emphasizing your ability to work under pressure and collaborate with colleagues for effective solutions.

Outline your experience with 3D graphics, specifically mentioning technologies or libraries such as WebGL or Three.js that you’ve worked with. Discuss projects where you applied these skills to create engaging, interactive visualizations, and how they contributed to the overall user experience.

Share the methods you use to keep learning about new technologies and trends. This can include attending workshops, following industry leaders, participating in online courses, and joining developer communities. Highlight specific technologies you’ve recently explored that are relevant to a Frontend Software Engineer's role.

When discussing a challenging project, detail the context, your objectives, the hurdles you faced, and the eventual outcomes. Focus on your problem-solving process, how you coordinated with team members, and what you learned from the experience to demonstrate your analytical and collaborative skills.

Discuss your knowledge of various design patterns and highlight which ones you find most helpful for maintaining clean, scalable code in frontend projects. Provide examples of how you applied these patterns in real-world situations to improve your coding practices and the project outcomes.

Explain your approach to prioritization and time management when juggling multiple projects. Discuss any tools or methodologies you use, such as Agile or Kanban, and describe how effective prioritization has helped you meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work consistently.

Describe your communication strategies to work effectively with designers and backend developers. Highlight the importance of early discussions, aligning on goals, sharing prototypes, and iterating based on feedback. Share an example where collaboration led to a successful project outcome.

Share your perspective on the importance of testing in frontend development and discuss any frameworks you prefer, such as Jest or Cypress. Provide insights into how you implement testing during the development process and how it contributes to maintaining robust, bug-free applications.