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Software Engineer, Sentry Software (Ground Based Air Defense)

Anduril · Irvine, California, United States

Posted Nov 9, 2026 · full time

Est. total comp~$201K–$317K

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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

The Sentry Tower Software team develops robotic systems that provide force protection capabilities, monitoring the perimeter of secure areas, land or sea, for approaching people, vehicles, and vessels. We live in a world where security officers are increasingly overwhelmed by sensor data feeds. Our products leverage advanced sensor fusion and autonomy to seamlessly render activity in the environment to Lattice's common operating picture.

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Required 8 items

Experience: 2+ years of experience in professional software engineering

Skills and tools: Rust, C++, Linux, Networking, Python

Clearance and work authorization: Ability to obtain a clearance, US person (ITAR)

Preferred 3 items

Skills and tools: RF, Robotics, Motion control

Also in the posting: 10% travel

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Crew department: Systems

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Computer vision
Python and C++
Networking
Linux and cloud basics
Cybersecurity basics

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