Software Engineer, Rust

Anduril Industries is seeking a Software Engineer (Rust) to help lead and build high-performance Rust systems for real-time target tracking, state estimation, and multi-sensor data fusion in mission-critical defense applications.

Responsibilities

• Define and influence the direction of a small team by applying subject-matter expertise in target tracking and state estimation.
• Architect, maintain, and evolve complex software systems, including refactoring existing codebases to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability.
• Prototype and deploy state-of-the-art algorithms for tracking, multi-sensor data fusion, and state estimation using agile, iterative development practices.
• Develop high-performance Rust software for real-time systems spanning tactical implementations, simulation environments, and decision support tools.
• Design and implement robust filters, estimators, and probabilistic reasoning systems to generate actionable insights from noisy, ambiguous, or incomplete sensor data.
• Use software design patterns and architectural best practices to manage technical debt and guide long-term evolution of production systems.
• Analyze system performance using high-fidelity simulations, modeling tools, and rigorous statistical methods to validate technology benefits.
• Support customer success by customizing algorithms and software for mission-critical use cases, including real-time tracking and sensor fusion.
• Integrate tracking and estimation technology across the software development lifecycle, from requirements through testing and optimization.
• Communicate technical progress clearly and actionably to diverse stakeholders, including colleagues and end-users.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, plus a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, or another technical field (an advanced degree strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience managing and evolving software architecture in production environments, including refactoring legacy systems and handling technical debt.
• At least 2+ years working on a single codebase or product while maintaining and expanding it as requirements changed.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, architectural principles, and best practices for building maintainable, scalable systems (beyond basic syntax proficiency).
• Proficiency in algorithm design, software development, and statistical modeling; experience with Rust and Python.
• Solid understanding of applied mathematics, including linear algebra, optimization, probability, and stochastic processes.
• Familiarity with big data pipelines, NoSQL databases, and efficient handling of large-scale sensor data.
• Ability to engineer robust systems for estimation theory, adaptive filtering, controls, and complex signal environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work across development lifecycles, from prototyping through optimization of production systems.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Technologies

• Rust
• Python
• NoSQL

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) supporting health, recovery, and what comes next.
• Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience refactoring and modernizing Rust codebases in production environments.
• Track record of architectural decision-making and technical leadership on long-lived projects.
• Contributions to open-source Rust projects or the broader Rust ecosystem.
• Experience with concurrent and parallel programming patterns in Rust.
• Experience in state estimation, including Bayesian filtering, sensor fusion, and recursive estimation techniques.
• Background in machine learning applied to target tracking and recognition, including clustering, classification, and anomaly detection.
• Knowledge of target tracking techniques such as Kalman filters, particle filters, and multi-target tracking algorithms (e.g., JPDA, MHT, or PHD filters).
• Knowledge of signal processing techniques for interpreting diverse sensor data (e.g., radar, lidar, EO/IR).

Early Application: Transcripts Requirement

Anduril requests transcripts as part of the early application process to understand academic background and relevant coursework.

• Transcripts support assessment of technical and analytical abilities and complement interviews that evaluate practical experience and cultural fit.
• If transcripts are not shared, applicants must provide detailed information about academic performance in relevant courses, including projects and coursework specifics.
• If transcripts are provided, applicants may redact non-technical information (for example, student ID, dates, and non-technical coursework).
• Unofficial transcripts obtained online are acceptable for this assessment.

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