Software Engineer, C++

Anduril
California
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 166,000 - 220,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 3+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Collaboration","Problem-solving","Ownership","Teamwork"]

Defense-focused software engineer role developing high-performance, low-latency C++ systems for mission-critical applications. You will design, optimize, and integrate software with hardware and systems engineering, debug and profile for real-time operation, and contribute to the full lifecycle from architecture to deployment across multiple defense teams.

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Anduril
Anduril
7 months ago

Software Engineer, C++

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Job Summary

Defense-focused software engineer role developing high-performance, low-latency C++ systems for mission-critical applications. You will design, optimize, and integrate software with hardware and systems engineering, debug and profile for real-time operation, and contribute to the full lifecycle from architecture to deployment across multiple defense teams.
Location: California
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, develop, and optimize high-performance, low-latency C++ software for defense applications and infrastructure.
  • •Engineer robust, efficient, and scalable solutions for real-time operations.
  • •Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to integrate C++ components and ensure system functionality.
  • •Debug, test, and profile C++ code to identify performance bottlenecks and ensure reliability.
  • •Contribute to the full software development lifecycle from architectural design to deployment of advanced C++ systems.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 166,000 - 220,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kRsusIncome ProtectionPaid LeaveRelocationCommuter BenefitsRetirement

Key Requirements

  • •Deep Technical Acumen: robust foundation in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
  • •Mastery of C++: minimum of 3 years of professional experience in modern C++
  • •Building Performant Systems: ability to design and implement performant software for demanding applications
  • •Navigating Complex Architectures: capability to understand and contribute to large, mature C++ codebases
  • •Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Experience:3+ yearsDefenseHardwareReal-timeEmbedded
Skills:CommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingOwnershipTeamwork
Languages:English
Tech Stack:C++Memory managementProfilingDebuggingLow-latencyReal-time

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Top Secret

Company Brief

Anduril
Designs and builds advanced defense systems combining autonomous aircraft, sensors, and AI-driven software for military and national security applications, focused on modernizing battlefield capabilities and distributed sensing.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Costa Mesa, United States
Founded: 2017
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