Anduril Industries
Software Engineer, Sensor Simulation
About this role
Anduril Industries seeks a Software Engineer to develop a sensor simulation platform that generates synthetic imagery for autonomy testing, ML training, and system integration. You'll build realistic graphics and sensor physics in Unreal Engine to close the gap between simulation and real-world performance for defense systems.
What you'll do
- Develop core Unreal Engine capabilities including terrain rendering, vehicle physics, and sensor simulation
- Integrate third-party plugins and tools into the simulation platform while troubleshooting compatibility issues
- Collaborate with autonomy and perception teams to improve sensor fidelity and environmental realism
- Ensure seamless integration with other platform services across the company
- Iterate on synthetic data pipelines based on feedback from SITL/HITL testing and ML teams
- Troubleshoot and optimize remotely deployed software systems
What they're looking for
- C++ programming (4+ years required)
- Unreal Engine or robotics/autonomy systems experience
- Data structures, algorithms, and code optimization
- Performance analysis and debugging tools (gdb, perf, bpftrace)
- Linux development environment
- GPU/graphics programming (HLSL, Vulkan, CUDA preferred)
- Sensor physics modeling (cameras, LiDAR, radar, EO/IR)
- Machine learning and computer vision familiarity (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $166,000–$220,000 USD
- Equity grants included in most full-time offers
- Top-tier benefits package for full-time employees
- Fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Work on cutting-edge autonomy and AI technology
- 10% travel for cross-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 your experience with Unreal Engine. What specific systems or features have you built, and how did you optimize them for performance?
- Describe your experience with sensor simulation or SITL/HITL testing. How have you approached closing the gap between synthetic and real-world data?