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Staff Perception Software Engineer, Imaging

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company building AI-powered command-and-control and sensor systems. The Imaging team is seeking a Staff Perception Software Engineer to design, implement, test, and deploy advanced image processing and perception algorithms for airborne infrared sensors, working across hardware, software, and mission teams to push sensor performance in real-world environments.

Skills

  • Expert C++ and Python development on Linux
  • Deep experience in image processing and computer vision
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and performance optimization skills
  • Experience with version control and interdisciplinary engineering teams
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain U.S. Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement image processing algorithms for signal improvement, detection, and tracking on high bit-depth, large-format airborne infrared sensors
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, and mission operations teams to evaluate and improve system performance
  • Develop and maintain physics-based digital twins of airborne sensor systems for simulation and validation
  • Define engineering completion criteria and evaluation metrics; build unit and integration test tools
  • Deploy algorithms into Linux-based production environments and support integration and field testing

Education

  • BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline (required)
  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline (preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (US roles)
  • Company-covered basic life/AD&D and long-term disability, options to purchase additional coverage
  • Generous PTO, holiday hiatus in December, and 16 weeks paid caregiver & wellness leave
  • Family planning, fertility, adoption, and gestational carrier support
  • Mental health resources, legal and financial support, and professional development stipend
  • 401(k) with traditional and Roth options (US roles), commuter benefits, and relocation assistance (role-dependent)
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in most full-time offers
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