Software Engineer, Vehicle Applications

As a Software Engineer focused on Vehicle Applications at Anduril Industries, you will be responsible for major feature development including design, implementation, testing, and rollout of software systems that power our Tactical Reconnaissance & Strike products. This involves creating and maintaining the core software infrastructure to support product development, ensuring that the needs of our vehicle software teams are met to bring our innovative products to market.

Candidates for the Software Engineer role at Anduril Industries should have a BS degree in relevant fields like Robotics, Computer Science, or Engineering. Proficiency in C++ or Rust in a Linux development environment is essential, alongside a solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and code optimization. Experience with troubleshooting remotely deployed systems and an understanding of electrical and mechanical systems will be valuable assets.

An ideal candidate for the Software Engineer position at Anduril Industries will not only have a relevant degree but also demonstrated experience in software development, especially in embedded systems and programming. Familiarity with Python, Rust, or Go can be a plus. Moreover, being eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance is necessary, highlighting the need for trust and reliability in this critical defense technology space.

Anduril Industries offers a competitive salary range for Software Engineers in Seattle, alongside exceptional benefits, including comprehensive healthcare, generous PTO, and support for mental health resources. You'll also have access to professional development stipends, daily meals, and potentially relocation assistance, making it easier to thrive in both your professional and personal life while working with us.

At Anduril Industries, we actively promote diversity and inclusion through our hiring practices and organizational culture. We encourage members of recognized minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply, ensuring that all applicants are treated with respect regardless of background. Our commitment includes creating a welcoming environment during the interview process, emphasizing our collective aim to build a diverse workforce that brings different perspectives to the innovation of defense technology.

When discussing your experience with C++, focus on specific projects where you utilized the language effectively in a vehicle application context. Describe the complexity of the systems you developed, how you optimized the code for performance, and any challenges you overcame during the implementation process.

When addressing troubleshooting strategies, highlight your methodology for diagnosing issues, such as analyzing logs, conducting remote diagnostics, and how you implement solutions without physical access to the systems. Providing real-life examples of successful troubleshooting can strengthen your answer.

Describe your communication skills and how you build relationships across different teams. Discuss specific strategies you use to ensure that all stakeholders are informed and involved in the development process, highlighting your ability to adapt your communication style to suit various technical and non-technical partners.

In answering this question, mention specific algorithms such as pathfinding or obstacle avoidance. Explain how these algorithms contribute to the efficiency and safety of autonomous systems and provide examples of how you've implemented or improved them in your past work.

Share a specific instance when you faced performance issues in an existing application. Detail the analysis you conducted, the optimizations you applied—whether that be algorithm improvements or resource management—and the quantifiable results that followed your efforts.

Discuss your method for collaborating with hardware engineers and understanding the specifications of the systems you're working on. Explain your hands-on experience with testing and validation to ensure that the integration of software and hardware meets the necessary performance criteria.

Choose a project that demonstrates your problem-solving skills. Explain the challenge, your approach to overcoming it, and the outcome. Focus on the insights you gained and how they shaped your future work and perspectives.

Share your strategies, such as following industry publications, participating in online forums, attending workshops, or contributing to open-source projects. Highlight your commitment to continuous learning and adapting to new technologies relevant to the field.

Outline your approach to testing, including unit tests, system tests, and integration tests. Discuss how you implement automated testing within the CI/CD pipeline and the importance of validating functionality against project requirements.

In your response, express your excitement about Anduril's mission and values, specifically mentioning the impact of technology in defense. Discuss how your skills align with the company's goals, showing genuine interest in contributing to innovative solutions that resonate with your career aspirations.