Senior Software Engineer, Imaging
Anduril
Software Engineering
Lexington, MA, USA
USD 191k-253k / year + Equity
Posted on Oct 30, 2025
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 TEAM
The Imaging team is responsible for tackling the most difficult problems involving computer vision, perception, electro-optical, infrared, and sensor data. The team develops state-of-the-art imaging systems across both hardware and software. Their products are deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies.
ABOUT THE JOB
You will implement and deploy the core real-time software of our infrared imaging and advanced ladar systems. Your work will be essential to ensuring we can quickly field new technologies to embedded and SWAP-limited hardware, scale quickly, and securely integrate into the complex defense systems.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Implement software solutions for mission-critical imaging systems
- Write efficient, well tested code in C++ and Python
- Develop low-latency, high-bandwidth processing pipelines for advanced ladar systems
- Jump into and understand a large codebases
- Develop, implement, and optimize image processing and ladar algorithms
- Work with a multi-disciplinary team on challenging problems in a fast-paced environment
- Support end-to-end system delivery, from initial design to manufacturing, deployment, and sustainment
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years professional software development experience, preferably in a Linux environment
- Expert knowledge of C++ and familiarity with Python, GIT, bash scripting and CMake
- Team-player, self-motivated, driven, organized
- Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems
- Strong analytical & critical thinking and problem-solving skills and an ability to communicate ideas clearly
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on experience implementing image processing algorithms including with CUDA
- Linux command line experience and familiarity with Linux system administration
- Experience with performance optimization for concurrency, multithreading, speed and reliability
- Familiarity with Embedded software development in Linux, RTOS or Nix/NixOS
- Able to read and understand electronic schematics
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
US Salary Range
$191,000—$253,000 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:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.