Computer Vision and Machine Learning Engineer, C++

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 real-time, 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.

WHY WE’RE HERE: The Vehicle Autonomy (Robotics) team at Anduril develops aerial and ground-based robotic systems. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, and our Sentry Tower from paper sketches to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams like Perception, Autonomy, and Manufacturing to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers and roboticists excited about creating a powerful robotics stack that includes computer vision, motion planning, SLAM, controls, estimation, and secure communications. We are looking for a Computer Vision / Machine Learning Engineer to apply the latest research to solve our toughest problems. This position will require US Security Clearance as a US person, and will be located at our headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA (relocation benefits provided).

What You’ll Do:

• Propose and prototype innovative solutions to solve real-world problems leveraging the latest techniques in the field.
• Develop and maintain core libraries and runtime applications.
• Integrate classical and geometric methods in computer vision with ML methods.
• Work with the ML and Data Infra team to construct various benchmarks for analyzing system performance.

Core Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Machine Learning, Robotics, or Computer Science with emphasis on Computer Vision.
• BS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years experience developing and benchmarking ML algorithms on large-scale datasets.
• High proficiency in C++ development in a Linux environment.
• Experience deploying models with TensorRT and ONNX.
• Experience with Python development and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
• Experience writing and maintaining automated continuous integration tests.
• Experience in one or more of the following: Object Detection, Object Tracking, Instance Segmentation, Semantic Segmentation, Semantic Change Detection.
• Experience in one or more of the following: Visual Odometry, SLAM, Multi-view Geometry, Structure from Motion, 3D Geometry, Discriminative Correlation Filters, Stereo, Neural 3D Reconstruction, RGB-D and LIDAR Sensor Fusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems.
• Proficient in Python and CUD.

Benefits:

• Platinum Benefits: Top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision, life) – 100% of premiums covered for you.
• 16 Weeks paid parental leave for all caregivers, along with comprehensive family planning support including fertility planning, treatment, adoption support, gestational carrier support, and fertility preservation.
• Unlimited provisions including healthy meals and snacks at every office, commuter benefits depending on region, and relocation assistance.
• Highly competitive salary range: $200,000—$240,000 USD, with potential for equity grants and generous PTO plans.
• Additional benefits including mental health resources, a professional development stipend, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan (for U.S. roles).

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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