Software Engineer, Mobile

The Tactical Reconnaissance and Strike division at Anduril develops diverse robotic systems, including Ghost, Anvil, Altius, and Bolt. The team seeks Android Engineers to architect, build, test, and deploy user interface applications from backend to frontend, ensuring they meet user requirements. This role involves working with a diverse engineering team and stakeholders, making impactful decisions on scalable, simple systems. Engineers will create powerful robotics platforms viewable and taskable in real-time through various interfaces.

Must Have

• Design, build, test, and deploy real-time, map-based user interfaces for displaying and interacting with sensor data.
• Control Ghost, Altius, and Bolt aircraft from an Android application through ATAK's plugin ecosystem.
• Define and implement APIs for network communications, real-time telemetry, vehicle configuration, and sensor/payload control.
• Help define foundational software architectures, visual designs, and user experience workflows for multiple UAS.
• Work directly with Android frontend technologies like Jetpack Compose.
• Work directly with high-performance backend technologies like Java/Kotlin/C++/Rust/Golang.
• Work directly with the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) SDK.
• Test and evaluate software at multiple levels of rigor using simulations, benchtop hardware, and live flight assets.
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience developing software for user interface applications, especially high-traffic, data-intensive, or map-based systems.
• Proficiency with modern Android programming languages including Jetpack Compose, XML, Java, and Kotlin.
• Proficiency with modern backend/middleware programming languages such as C++, Rust, or Golang.
• Familiarity with client/server networking technologies and relationships such as TCP/UDP/Multicast, HTTP (REST), or protobuf/gRPC.
• Proven ability to empathize with users, break down user needs into software features, and balance user experience with engineering constraints.
• Willingness to provide on call support to various clients.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, potentially including some international travel.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Good to Have

• Experience working with the DoD where safety is paramount and regulations must be balanced.
• Experience with robotic systems where hardware, physical actuators, datalink networks, sensors and effectors are employed.
• Experience in a startup or small company working environment with tight deadlines and open-ended requirements.
• Experience with 3D geospatial analysis and mapping software such as ArcGIS, Cesium, MapBox, or TAK.
• Experience developing user interface software that does not require Internet access or has local/offline functionality.
• Exposure to build system and software lifecycle technologies such as CMake, Cargo, gradle, NixOS, CircleCI, Docker, Python, Bash.
• Exposure to technologies related to Ghost, Altius, or Bolt such as flight mechanics, UAV control, mesh networking.
• Exposure to aviation such as a hobbyist RC piloting, Private Pilot License or Part 107 Remote Pilot License.

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (US Roles)
• Full cost of medical insurance premiums (UK & AUS Roles)
• Annual contribution toward private health insurance (IE Roles)
• Life and disability insurance
• Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December
• Caregiver & Wellness Leave
• Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers
• Free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching
• Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Company-funded commuter benefits
• Relocation Assistance
• Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options (US Roles)
• Pension plan with employer match (UK & IE Roles)
• Superannuation plan (AUS Roles)

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Tactical Reconnaissance and Strike division at Anduril develops a diverse set of robotic systems. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Altius, and Bolt from paper sketches to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams like Perception, Autonomy, and Manufacturing to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers, roboticists, and full-stack and mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real-time through a variety of interfaces.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for Android Engineers to join our team. As an Android Engineer at Anduril you will be architecting and building out user interface applications from backend to frontend, deploying them to users, and making sure they're meeting users' requirements. You will be working alongside a team of engineers with diverse backgrounds as well as engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Your decisions will have a large impact on the company today and into the future. We believe that simple systems are easier to understand, maintain, and scale. You will be making trade-offs as you work to ensure that our systems are prepared to scale — being able to effectively communicate these trade-offs with your teammates is key.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design, build, test, and deploy real-time, map-based user interfaces for displaying and interacting with sensor data and controlling the Ghost, Altius, and Bolt aircraft from an Android application through the Android Tactical Assault Kit’s (ATAK) plugin ecosystem to enable tactical control for end users.
• Define and implement APIs for network communications, real-time telemetry, vehicle configuration, sensor/payload control with full motion video streaming, manual controls, and autonomous tasking.
• Help define foundational software architectures, visual designs, and user experience/interaction workflows for multiple UAS, working directly with chief engineers, product designers, program managers, flight test engineers, and end-user customers to demonstrate capability and iterate on feedback.
• Work directly with Android frontend technologies like Jetpack Compose, high-performance backend technologies like Java/Kotlin/C++/Rust/Golang, and software product lifecycle technologies likes CMake/Cargo/gradle/NixOS/CircleCI/Docker.
• Work directly with the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) SDK and the TAK Product Centers’ developer community (see tak.gov for more information).
• Work alongside engineers using multiple other full stack technologies like TypeScript/React, C++/Qt, and C#/.NET.
• Test and evaluate your software at multiple levels of rigor using simulations, benchtop hardware, and live flight assets.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another related technical degree.
• 5+ years of experience developing software for user interface applications, especially high-traffic, data-intensive, or map-based systems
• Proficiency with modern Android programming languages including Jetpack Compose, XML, Java, and Kotlin.
• Proficiency with modern backend/middleware programming languages such as C++, Rust, or Golang.
• Familiarity with client/server networking technologies and relationships such as TCP/UDP/Multicast, HTTP (REST), or protobuf/gRPC.
• Proven ability to empathize with users, to break down user needs into software features, and to balance the ideal user experience with practical engineering constraints.
• Willingness to provide on call support to various clients
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, potentially including some international travel
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with the DoD where safety is paramount, regulations must be balanced, and operational environments are tightly controlled.
• Experience with robotic systems where hardware, physical actuators, datalink networks, sensors and effectors are employed to translate software concepts to physical interactions with the world.
• Experience in a startup or small company working environment where deadlines are tight, requirements are open-ended, and the teams are often fewer than 10 people.
• Experience with 3D geospatial analysis and mapping software such as ArcGIS, Cesium, MapBox, or TAK.
• Experience developing user interface software that does not require Internet access or has local/offline functionality.
• Exposure to build system and software lifecycle technologies such as CMake, Cargo, gradle, NixOS, CircleCI, Gitlab-CI, Docker, Python, Bash, and other developer operations tools.
• Exposure to technologies related to Ghost, Altius, or Bolt such as flight mechanics, UAV control, mesh networking, full motion video processing, and intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance sensors.
• Exposure to aviation such as a hobbyist RC piloting, holding a Private Pilot License or Part 107 Remote Pilot License, or similar.

US Salary Range

$143,000 - $191,000 USD

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:

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.

Additional Benefits

• 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.

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