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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Onsite
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Anduril Labs is a multidisciplinary team of technologists, solution architects, engineers, and military subject matter experts. Its mission is to drive innovation across all Anduril business units and product lines by developing novel concepts and next-generation technologies that enhance Anduril’s competitive edge and give its customers a decisive technological advantage over its adversaries.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for a talented mid-level Software Engineer with a strong background in optimization to join our growing team at Anduril Labs. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing advanced algorithms and software solutions to tackle complex, multi-domain optimization problems critical to national defense and Anduril’s autonomous systems.
The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in classical optimization algorithms, robust Python programming skills, and a solid foundation in data modeling. Experience with developing hybrid quantum optimization solutions is a plus. You will leverage state-of-the-art, GenAI-powered development tools such as Claude Code to accelerate solution development and enhance our optimization software. This role demands creative problem-solving, a self-starter mentality, and the ability to rapidly apply algorithmic theory and mathematic modeling to practical, real-world optimization challenges. You will be designing, implementing, and deploying optimization algorithms and services that integrate seamlessly into larger defense systems, working across various platforms (on-prem, cloud, and hybrid quantum computing environments). Familiarity with modeling linear and non-linear optimization problems, rapid prototyping, integrating optimization solutions into existing architectures, leveraging APIs, and utilizing open-source tools will be crucial.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment that values creative problem-solving, love writing code, excel as both an individual contributor and team player, are eager to learn, and bring a can-do attitude, this role is for you.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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