AI summary
Software Engineer (Application) role on Anduril Industries’ Air & Missile Defense Radar team, building real-time radar tracking algorithms and high-performance systems for mission-critical defense deployments. You’ll work across multi-target tracking, track fusion, and simulation/validation in small focused teams, with a strong emphasis on milliseconds-level performance. Standout perks include highly competitive equity grants and top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
Key skills
C++PythonMulti-target tracking algorithmsTrack fusion and discrimination techniquesReal-time radar sensor data processingModeling and simulation (MATLAB/Simulink or custom frameworks)High-performance computing (multithreading, GPU acceleration, distributed systems)Top Secret SCI security clearanceMath foundations (linear algebra, probability, statistics, differential equations)Software engineering fundamentals (design patterns, testing, version control, debugging)
Salary not listed — comparable US software engineer roles in defense-focused real-time C++/tracking domains (5+ years, TS/SCI) commonly pay roughly $140k–$220k base, with equity/benefits varying by level and location.
You'll thrive here if you enjoy applying mathematics, signal processing/estimation concepts, and C++/Python engineering to deliver production-grade real-time tracking systems for radar threats in customer-facing field environments.
Why apply
- Mission-critical defense technology work
- Highly competitive equity grants
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
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.
Anduril's Air & Missile Defense Radar team develops cutting-edge tracking algorithms and software systems that detect, track, and characterize airborne threats in real-time. Working in small, focused teams, our software engineers design and implement sophisticated tracking solutions that protect lives and critical assets. Our work spans the full spectrum—from developing novel multi-target tracking algorithms to building high-performance distributed systems that process massive amounts of sensor data in milliseconds
we deploy production-grade systems that our government and industry customers depend on for mission-critical operations. If you're passionate about applying mathematics, software engineering, and signal processing to solve complex real-world problems, we want to hear from you.
Design and implement advanced tracking algorithms for novel air and missile threats, including multi-target tracking, track fusion, and discrimination techniques
Develop high-performance, real-time software systems that process radar sensor data and maintain tracks on dozens to hundreds of simultaneous targets
Build and leverage modeling & simulation environments to validate tracking performance, quantify system capabilities, and identify areas for improvement
Optimize tracking software for performance-critical environments where milliseconds matter
Communicate technical concepts and trade-offs to cross-functional teams, program leadership, and customers to drive informed decisions
Participate in customer demonstrations and field tests to ensure successful deployment and operational effectiveness
5 years of relevant experience & Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Strong programming skills in C++ and Python
Solid foundation in mathematics: linear algebra, probability, statistics, and/or differential equations
Understanding of software engineering fundamentals: design patterns, testing, version control, and debugging
Top Secret SCI security clearance
Background in controls, estimation theory, or digital signal processing
Experience with high-performance computing (multithreading, GPU acceleration, distributed systems)
Knowledge of machine learning techniques for classification, clustering, or data association
Proficiency with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, time-series databases)
Experience with web development technologies (JavaScript, React, Node.js) for building visualization and analysis tools
Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink, or custom frameworks)
Experience working in agile development environments
Top Secret SCI clearance
We request transcripts as part of the early application process to understand your academic background and how your coursework supports the skills deemed critical for the role. Transcripts help us assess your technical and analytical abilities, complementing our interview process in which we also evaluate practical experience and cultural fit. If you choose not to share your transcripts, you will need to provide detailed information regarding your academic performance in relevant courses, including projects and coursework specifics, to ensure we evaluate your academic accomplishments properly. If you do provide academic transcripts, feel free to redact non-technical information (e.g., student ID, dates, non-technical coursework, etc.). Unofficial transcripts obtained online acceptable for this assessment.
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; Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
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No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
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By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.
Anduril's Air & Missile Defense Radar team develops cutting-edge tracking algorithms and software systems that detect, track, and characterize airborne threats in real-time. Working in small, focused teams, our software engineers design and implement sophisticated tracking solutions that protect lives and critical assets. Our work spans the full spectrum—from developing novel multi-target tracking algorithms to building high-performance distributed systems that process massive amounts of sensor data in milliseconds
we deploy production-grade systems that our government and industry customers depend on for mission-critical operations. If you're passionate about applying mathematics, software engineering, and signal processing to solve complex real-world problems, we want to hear from you.
Design and implement advanced tracking algorithms for novel air and missile threats, including multi-target tracking, track fusion, and discrimination techniques
Develop high-performance, real-time software systems that process radar sensor data and maintain tracks on dozens to hundreds of simultaneous targets
Build and leverage modeling & simulation environments to validate tracking performance, quantify system capabilities, and identify areas for improvement
Optimize tracking software for performance-critical environments where milliseconds matter
Communicate technical concepts and trade-offs to cross-functional teams, program leadership, and customers to drive informed decisions
Participate in customer demonstrations and field tests to ensure successful deployment and operational effectiveness
5 years of relevant experience & Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Strong programming skills in C++ and Python
Solid foundation in mathematics: linear algebra, probability, statistics, and/or differential equations
Understanding of software engineering fundamentals: design patterns, testing, version control, and debugging
Top Secret SCI security clearance
Background in controls, estimation theory, or digital signal processing
Experience with high-performance computing (multithreading, GPU acceleration, distributed systems)
Knowledge of machine learning techniques for classification, clustering, or data association
Proficiency with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, time-series databases)
Experience with web development technologies (JavaScript, React, Node.js) for building visualization and analysis tools
Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink, or custom frameworks)
Experience working in agile development environments
Top Secret SCI clearance
We request transcripts as part of the early application process to understand your academic background and how your coursework supports the skills deemed critical for the role. Transcripts help us assess your technical and analytical abilities, complementing our interview process in which we also evaluate practical experience and cultural fit. If you choose not to share your transcripts, you will need to provide detailed information regarding your academic performance in relevant courses, including projects and coursework specifics, to ensure we evaluate your academic accomplishments properly. If you do provide academic transcripts, feel free to redact non-technical information (e.g., student ID, dates, non-technical coursework, etc.). Unofficial transcripts obtained online acceptable for this assessment.
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; Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
Data Privacy
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit
By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.