Anduril Industries
Software Engineer, Sensor Simulation
About this role
Anduril Industries seeks a Software Engineer to build a synthetic imagery platform for sensor simulation, supporting autonomy testing and ML training. You'll develop Unreal Engine capabilities, integrate third-party tools, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create realistic simulations that bridge the gap between synthetic and real-world data.
What you'll do
- Develop core Unreal Engine systems including terrain rendering, vehicle physics, and sensor simulation pipelines
- Integrate third-party plugins and tools into the simulation platform, troubleshooting compatibility issues
- Collaborate with autonomy and perception teams to improve sensor fidelity and environmental realism
- Ensure seamless integration between the simulation platform and other core Anduril services
- Analyze and iterate on synthetic data quality based on real-world performance feedback
- Troubleshoot and analyze remotely deployed simulation systems
What they're looking for
- C++ programming (4+ years professional experience)
- Unreal Engine development
- Robotics and autonomy systems knowledge
- Data structures, algorithms, and code optimization
- Performance analysis and debugging tools (gdb, perf, bpftrace)
- Sensor simulation and SITL/HITL testing
- Linux development environment
- GPU and graphics programming (HLSL, Vulkan, CUDA preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive salary ($166,000-$220,000 USD)
- Equity grants included in majority of offers
- Top-tier benefits package for full-time employees
- Collaborative, fast-paced work environment
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomy and AI technology
- 10% travel for office collaboration
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Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries builds autonomous defense systems including underwater vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and electronic warfare platforms for the Department of Defense. The company is hiring across mechanical engineering, mission operations, software development, technical leadership, and advanced manufacturing roles to support the design, deployment, and production of these mission-critical systems.
- Website
- anduril.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through a project where you developed in Unreal Engine or a similar game engine. What were the main technical challenges you faced with rendering, physics, or performance optimization?
- Describe your experience with sensor simulation or SITL/HITL testing. How have you approached closing the gap between synthetic and real-world data?