Senior Flight Software Platform Engineer, Embedded C/C++, Air Dominance & Strike

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The Flight Software team at Anduril develops flight computer vehicle software for all airborne and subsea vehicles. The right person for this role has experience in both commercial (product focused) and public sector (defense) technical environments, and is looking to leverage their passion for avionics and flight software. As a Flight Software Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the software infrastructure to scale the flight software organization by orders of magnitude. Anduril has a collaborative culture with plenty of opportunities for ownership. As an early member of the team, your decisions today will have a large impact on the company now and into the future, as well as on our customers! ANDURIL PRODUCTS Anduril has been selected as one of two vendors to move forward on the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program for the Air Force's flagship autonomous aircraft program. During the next phase, Anduril will design, manufacture, and test production -representative CCAs. We are honored to be part of the program as a non-traditional defense company and are seeking highly motivated candidates to join us in the rapid development of a new, revolutionary aircraft. For more information on the latest with Anduril , visit our Newsroom with articles such as " Anduril a year in review" and many more. Watch this short video showcasing our products at Anduril . Check out some of the products you could be working on: Fury Barracuda Roadrunner Omen WHAT YOU’LL DO Enable order-of-magnitude increases in developer productivity through reusable software Pushing the boundaries of scalable embedded software development Creating packaging and distribution infrastructure at scale Develop abstraction layers for integrated vehicle control systems Create reusable HITL and SITL infrastructure CORE REQUIREMENTS Scaled from a small team to a large software organization Strong C/C++ programming skills Experience with software packaging and distribution systems (Nix, Bazel, etc) Background in embedded software architecture, design and development Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience Nice to have: Direct experience with DO-178 standards or similar certifications Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance WHAT WE VALUE IN FLIGHT SOFTWARE Bias towards delivery and iteration, in order to discover the right use cases to invest engineering time in Willing to take risks and own the accountability for managing those risks Passionate about solving real world problems, quickly Insatiable desire to build and create Has designed, built, delivered useful software to users multiple times, we want to hear war stories! WHAT WE VALUE ON THIS TEAM Process focus Intolerance of poor infrastructure Developer experience Agency for change People with opinions BENEFITS Competitive base salary premium benefits equity (final salary will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise) Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a winter break) Premium Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision Retirement; 401k offering Family planning: We’re proud to offer comprehensive family planning support. Fertility planning and treatment, adoption support, gestational carrier support and fertility preservation are all included. Unlimited Provisions: From breakfast to dinner, our kitchen team has you covered with healthy meals and snacks at every office. Relocation assistance US Salary Range $166,000 - $253,000 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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