Frontend Software Engineer - Autonomy UI

As a Frontend Software Engineer at Anduril Industries, you'll be responsible for developing and optimizing tooling for end-to-end autonomy integration and creating first-class autonomy/swarm control components for the Lattice Web. You will also build sample integrations for various Autonomy tasks, develop a scenario management application, and work closely with end-users to iteratively enhance our systems. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping high-quality applications that support our innovative defense technologies.

To qualify for the Frontend Software Engineer role at Anduril Industries, you must possess over three years of experience in frontend development using JavaScript, TypeScript, and React. Additionally, familiarity with 3D graphics and a passion for developing performant web solutions are essential. Due to the nature of the work, you must be a U.S. person to access U.S. export-controlled information.

As a Frontend Software Engineer at Anduril, you should be well-versed in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React. Familiarity with 3D graphics, game development, and the handling of complex UIs for autonomous behaviors will also give you a competitive edge. Knowledge of developing high-quality applications and tools for autonomy integration will be crucial in this role.

In your role as a Frontend Software Engineer at Anduril Industries, you can expect to work on exciting projects such as building autonomy control components, developing integrations for Catalog Autonomy tasks, and creating a scenario management application. You'll have the opportunity to explore and innovate with cutting-edge technology that directly impacts military capabilities!

At Anduril Industries, employee development is a priority. As a Frontend Software Engineer, you will have access to a professional development stipend, enabling you to further your skills, attend workshops, or pursue educational opportunities. We believe that continuous learning is vital to fostering your career growth and success in the tech industry.

When answering this question, detail specific projects where you used JavaScript and React to build web applications. Highlight the challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and the impact your work had on the project. Be sure to include metrics or results if possible, as this illustrates your capability and effectiveness as a Frontend Software Engineer.

In your response, discuss your strategies for creating responsive web designs and optimizing performance. You're encouraged to mention techniques such as leveraging CSS frameworks, implementing lazy loading, or using content delivery networks (CDNs). Talk about your experience testing performance metrics and refining applications based on user feedback.

Share examples of past projects where you integrated APIs into your frontend applications. Discuss the types of APIs you worked with, how you managed data flow between the frontend and backend, and any challenges you encountered in the process. Emphasize your understanding of fetching data asynchronously and optimizing API calls.

To answer this question, provide an example of a specific collaboration experience with product teams or stakeholders. Discuss your role in gathering requirements, iterating on feedback, and how your input shaped the final product. Highlight the importance of clear communication and your ability to adapt to changing project needs.

In your response, demonstrate your dedication to professional growth by mentioning specific resources such as blogs, podcasts, or online courses you follow. Discuss your participation in developer communities, attending conferences, or contributing to open-source projects. Keeping your skills current shows your enthusiasm for the field.

When addressing this question, explain key concepts in 3D graphics, and provide examples of libraries or frameworks (e.g., Three.js, WebGL) you’ve utilized. Describe any projects where you implemented 3D visualization and how it enhanced the user experience or brought additional insights into the data presented.

Discuss specific debugging tools and techniques you employ, such as browser developer tools, effective use of console logs, or unit testing frameworks. Providing real-world examples of issues you’ve debugged successfully can enhance your answer and demonstrate your problem-solving abilities.

Answer this question by outlining a conceptual framework or user experience for such a feature. Focus on the unique challenges and requirements associated with controlling swarms and how you would approach designing the UI/UX. Discuss considerations like real-time data visualization, user interaction, and feedback mechanisms.

Provide an example where user feedback prompted modifications to a frontend feature. Discuss how you collected and analyzed feedback, the iterative design process you followed, and how the changes improved user satisfaction or usage metrics. This shows adaptability and commitment to meeting user needs.

While discussing challenges, touch on the complexity of developing secure, reliable, and user-friendly applications in a defense context. You may mention the rapid pace of technological advancements or the need for rigorous testing and validation. Offering potential solutions or methods for overcoming these challenges can demonstrate your understanding and preparedness.