Staff Software Engineer, Distributed Simulation

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

4d • $220,000 - $292,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead our Distributed Simulation efforts. In this role, you will be responsible for building a new distributed simulation product to enable heterogeneous groups of robots to collaborate together across multiple physical sites. Ideal candidates will be comfortable at all stages of the product lifecycle, from initial scoping of user requirements through architecture, implementation, and support.

Requirements

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Recent (<2 years in the past) experience writing and maintaining software codebases with significant complexity
• Prior experience in distributed simulation, especially from writing massive multiplayer online (MMO) games or from a similar defense context
• Experience as a tech lead and mentor for teams of at least 5 other engineers

Nice To Haves

• Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
• 8+ years of software engineering experience including significant work in at least two of the following: C++, Golang, Java, Rust, Python
• Experience setting up CI/CD, metrics + logging infrastructure for a live service, and alerting
• Experience with cloud infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS
• Experience with Nix

Responsibilities

• building a new distributed simulation product to enable heterogeneous groups of robots to collaborate together across multiple physical sites
• initial scoping of user requirements through architecture, implementation, and support

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed