Senior Algorithm Developer
About this role
Engineers who thrive on applying mathematics, software engineering, and signal processing to solve complex real-world challenges will find a natural home on this team. Operating within Anduril Industries, the Air & Missile Defense Radar group designs tracking algorithms and software systems that detect, track, and characterize airborne threats in real time.
Members of this group build production-grade systems, ranging from novel multi-target tracking algorithms to high-performance distributed architectures that process massive sensor data streams in milliseconds. The developer in this position will design advanced tracking algorithms, build modeling and simulation environments, and optimize performance-critical software for defense applications.
Candidates should possess a solid mathematical foundation and strong systems engineering expertise to handle mission-critical responsibilities. Those who enjoy collaborating directly with radar engineers and system architects to deploy operational defense technology will find substantial fulfillment here.
What you will do
- Design and implement advanced tracking algorithms for novel air and missile threats, encompassing multi-target tracking, track fusion, and discrimination techniques.
- Develop high-performance, real-time software systems to process radar sensor data and maintain tracks on numerous simultaneous targets.
- Build and leverage modeling and simulation environments to validate tracking performance, quantify system capabilities, and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate directly with radar engineers and system architects to integrate tracking solutions into end-to-end defense systems.
- Optimize tracking software for performance-critical environments where milliseconds matter.
- Communicate technical concepts and trade-offs to cross-functional teams, program leadership, and customers to drive informed decisions.
- Participate in customer demonstrations and field tests to ensure successful deployment and operational effectiveness.
What you need
- Have 8 years of relevant experience alongside a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrate strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
- Possess a solid foundation in mathematics including linear algebra, probability, statistics, and/or differential equations.
- Show a clear understanding of software engineering fundamentals such as design patterns, testing, version control, and debugging.
- Demonstrate the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with tracking, estimation, or filtering algorithms
- Background in controls, estimation theory, or digital signal processing
- Familiarity with radar systems or sensor fusion
- Experience with high-performance computing
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques for classification, clustering, or data association
Benefits
- Competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees supporting health, recovery, and future needs
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for this role?
The salary range for this role is estimated between $190,000 and $252,000 USD based on base salary only, with actual offers varying by experience, education, critical skills, and business considerations.
What clearance level is required for this position?
Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.
What does the team actually build?
The team develops tracking algorithms and software systems that detect, track, and characterize airborne threats in real time for defense applications.
Are transcripts required to apply?
Transcripts are requested as part of the early application process to understand your academic background, though unofficial transcripts obtained online are acceptable.
The application is on the official Anduril Industries careers page.
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