Staff Software Engineer, Distributed Simulation
Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About the Role We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead
our Distributed Simulation efforts. In this role, you will be
responsible for building a new distributed simulation product to
enable heterogeneous groups of robots to collaborate together
across multiple physical sites. Ideal candidates will be
comfortable at all stages of the product life cycle, from initial
scoping of user requirements, to the architecture of a solution, to
the implementation of that solution. What You'll Do You will be
expected to use your prior expertise to make well-reasoned
arguments for a design that accounts for: differing visions of
“truth” on the server and client latency between clients and the
server where to do GPU-intensive computation registering new robots
with the network shipping software updates without compromising
availability moving data across segregated networks monitoring of
simulation state for post-exercise debugging and reporting Required
Qualifications Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top
Secret security clearance Recent ( Prior experience in distributed
simulation, especially from writing network-based multiplayer games
or from a similar defense context Experience as a tech lead and
mentor for teams of at least 5 other engineers Preferred
Qualifications Strong engineering background from industry or
school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software
Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics 8 years of software
engineering experience including significant work in at least two
of the following: C++, Golang, Java, Rust, Python Experience
setting up CI/CD, metrics logging infrastructure for a live
service, and alerting Experience with cloud infrastructure: Docker,
Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS Experience with Nix US Salary Range
$220,000 - $292,000 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. The recruiter assigned to this role can
share more information about the specific compensation and benefit
details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to
maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the
security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated
phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate
Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews
or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or
sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you
navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following
critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never
solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as
banking information, credit card numbers, or social security
numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate
recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify
communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from
one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com
address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency
for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their
agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the
agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com .
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any
communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors,
or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the
sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal
information or clicking on links. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:
Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach
claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to
contact@anduril.com . Your proactive caution is invaluable in
protecting your personal information and upholding the security and
trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view
Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit
https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .
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