Lead Software Engineer

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions:
1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and
2) build solid rocket motors  transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements.

TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors.

As a Lead Robotics Software Engineer on our TRS team, you'll be at the forefront of cutting‑edge autonomous systems development. You'll tackle diverse challenges in autonomy, systems integration, robotics, and networking, making critical engineering decisions that directly impact mission success. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring Anduril's products work seamlessly together to achieve a variety of crucial outcomes.

You'll develop innovative solutions for complex robotics problems, balance pragmatic engineering trade‑offs with mission‑critical requirements, and collaborate across teams to integrate software with hardware systems. Contributing to the entire product lifecycle, from concept to deployment, you'll rapidly prototype and iterate on software solutions. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and isn't afraid to tackle ambiguous problems.

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. This position will be located at our office in Atlanta, GA (relocation benefits provided).

• Develop and maintain core robotics libraries, including frame transformations, targeting, and guidance systems, that will be utilized across all Anduril robotics platforms.
• Lead the development and implementation of major features for our products, such as designing and building Software-in-the-Loop simulators for advanced systems like Altius.
• Lead and mentor a group of software engineers to drive team success and meet tight project deadlines.
• Optimize performance of existing products, primarily focused on our Altius Drone product line.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and manufacturing teams throughout the product development lifecycle, providing timely feedback to influence and enhance final hardware designs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in deployed systems, ensuring optimal performance in the field.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of multi‑agent coordination systems for UAVs.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design through testing and deployment.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending and implementing innovations to improve our products and processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience as a lead of a small software engineering team.
• Strong proficiency in C++ or Rust, with experience in Linux development environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems.
• Hands‑on experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including hardware and manufacturing.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a "Whatever It Takes" mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Willingness to relocate to Atlanta, GA.

• Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering).
• Expertise in one or more advanced robotics areas: motion planning, perception, localization,…