Senior Software Engineer, Robotics
Company websiteanduril.com (Anduril Industries, opens in new tab)
Base salary $220K to $292K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Irvine, CA
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- LocationIrvine, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job
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.
ABOUT THE JOB
At Anduril, our Software Engineers are at the forefront of defense technology, crafting high-impact, cutting-edge solutions that redefine innovation. You'll dive into a diverse range of projects, partnering with brilliant minds across disciplines to engineer robust software systems that empower our mission-critical operations. We're seeking talented robotics software engineers on several teams to contribute to projects that are shaping the future of defense. Potential areas of focus include: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Sensor Fusion, Perception, and Motion and Behavioral Planning.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Engineer robust software for autonomous robotics, focusing on perception, planning, and control to drive mission-critical operations.
- Tackle challenging real-world problems by building scalable and reliable software solutions for our next-generation robotic platforms, directly impacting mission success and technological advancement.
- Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from algorithm research and prototyping to implementation, testing, and deployment, in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
- Innovate to enhance processes and systems, driving ongoing excellence while executing rigorous testing and seamless deployment of code.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Solid Engineering Fundamentals: A strong academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics, enabling you to tackle complex technical challenges.
- Proficient C++ Developer: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience developing production-ready software solutions in C++.
- Building Data-Driven Innovations: Demonstrated success in creating software for large-scale data processing and advanced analysis, enabling informed decision-making.
- Mastering Complex Systems: Aptitude for quickly learning and effectively contributing within sophisticated, established software systems and codebases.
- Driven by Real-World Impact: A proactive drive and enthusiasm for developing mission-critical software that demonstrably changes the world.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
This job post is inclusive of openings within various teams. Successful candidates will be matched to a specific team at a subsequent stage of the recruitment process.
The roles considered for this job post may require travel. The extent of travel will vary by role.
US Salary Range
$220,000—$292,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. 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; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. 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:
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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. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
- Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to [email protected].
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Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
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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 [email protected]. Your 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 https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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.
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($220,000) is above 79% of the 4,268 Software Engineering roles in California listed on this site; 75 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $176,100; the middle half runs from $149,100 to $204,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingSenior Software Engineer, Robotics$220K to $292K
Principal Mission Systems Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike, Active Clearance$220K to $290K
Staff Software Engineer, Release$220K to $292K
Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Thunder$220K to $292K
Senior Robotics Software Engineer$220K to $292K
Staff Software Engineer, AI Platform$220K to $292K
Chief Engineer - Tactical Effects$220K to $292K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer, Robotics (this listing) | $220K - $292K |
| Principal Mission Systems Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike, Active Clearance | $220K - $290K |
| Staff Software Engineer, Release | $220K - $292K |
| Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Thunder | $220K - $292K |
| Senior Robotics Software Engineer | $220K - $292K |
| Staff Software Engineer, AI Platform | $220K - $292K |
| Chief Engineer - Tactical Effects | $220K - $292K |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-01-07
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Irvine, California, United States
$220,000—$292,000 USD
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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