Senior Software Engineer, Data Science & Machine Learning

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Tactical Recon and Strike (TRS) team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius from paper sketches to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.

As a Data Scientist at Anduril, you will dive into unique, complex challenges that come with the territory of high-stakes, advanced technology in the defense sector. Your expertise will drive innovation in autonomous systems, shaping the future of defense and intelligence with solutions that are deployed at unparalleled speed. If you are eager to leverage your data science skills in an environment that encourages bold ideas and offers the resources to turn them into reality, Anduril provides the platform to propel your career and make a tangible difference in a world entering a new era of strategic competition.

This position will be located at our headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA (relocation benefits provided).

• Conduct in-depth data analysis using Python, MATLAB, and relevant tools to address complex problems, define key performance indicators for autonomous vehicle systems, and communicate analytical insights to stakeholders
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product management, and fellow data scientists to apply advanced statistical techniques and guide roadmaps for enhancing vehicle performance based on data-driven insights
• Develop, optimize, and oversee autonomous vehicle data infrastructure, including software tools, data catalogs, and robust data pipelines for data extraction, transformation, and delivery of high-quality data products
• Spearhead technical investigations to diagnose operational issues and analyze performance trends, providing leadership in interpreting data and formulating solutions to improve system reliability and efficiency
• Design and implement analytics-driven customer-facing products that showcase system performance metrics, trend analysis, and user understanding of autonomous vehicle platforms

• A background in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field with a strong quantitative foundation
• Demonstrated expertise in Python with a portfolio of projects showing development, validation, and deployment of predictive models and data products. Proficiency with PyTorch, Tensor Flow, and Scikit-Learn is essential
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments, including command line proficiency and the ability to manage distributed computing systems
• Exceptional data visualization skills with proficiency in Plotly, Matplotlib, Seaborn and BI platforms (Tableau, Power BI) to translate data insights into accessible visuals
• Experience working with large and complex datasets and with established codebases and complex system architectures
• Strong ability to translate technical findings into actionable recommendations with tangible impact
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with multidisciplinary teams
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• Must be open to 24/7 on-call work with customers
• Must be open to 20% travel

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of data governance, ethics, privacy, and data security/compliance for sensitive information
• Leadership experience to mentor junior data scientists and lead project teams
• Experience with terabyte-scale data, robotics data formats (e.g., MCAP, HDF5), and data frames (Pandas, PySpark)

US Salary Range

$168,000 — $252,000 USD

The salary range is an estimate based on compensation factors including base salary; actual offers vary by experience and qualifications. Anduril offers equity, benefits, and a range of programs detailed by the recruiter during hiring.

• Platinum healthcare benefits for U.S. roles; private medical insurance for UK roles and private health plan in AUS roles
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered, with…