Realtime Software Engineer

Waltham · Waltham, MA (WMA-01) · USD 191,000-253,000 · 5+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Oct 2, 2026

At a glance

The Anduril Imaging team develops state-of-the-art imaging systems, deployed to tackle significant security challenges.
You will implement and deploy the core real-time image processing software of infrared imaging systems.
Your work ensures rapid fielding of new technologies to embedded and SWAP-limited hardware, fast scaling, and secure integration into complex defense systems.

Apply your experience configuration Linux based operating systems and developing terminal-based software
Become an expert in Nix and NixOS and help define and implement NixOS based embedded systems
Gain a deep understanding of unique infrared sensor systems and existing image processing software
Contribute to the development of real-time, high-bandwidth processing pipelines in C++ and/or CUDA
Define and implement test and simulation environments, incorporating both software- and hardware-in-the-loop methodologies
Support end-to-end system delivery, from initial design to manufacturing, deployment, and sustainment
Work with a multi-disciplinary team on challenging problems in a fast-paced environment

5+ years of professional C++ software development experience and using development tools such as GIT, JIRA, and CI/CD systems
Experience developing low-latency, high-throughput software on Linux based systems, including knowledge of system utilities and basic configuration
Familiarity in graphics programming or image processing
Experience testing and debugging firmware on hardware platforms
Experience with software infrastructure fundamentals including networking, security, and distributed systems
Ability to quickly learn and implement new technologies and frameworks
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and produce detailed technical documentation
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

Experience with configuration Linux operating systems and Linux kernel development
Experience working with a variety of programming languages such as C, Rust, Python, etc.
Familiarity in graphics programming or image processing
Experience in connectivity and high-performance networking software development
Any experience in Nix/NixOS is a big plus
Active Secret U.S. security clearance

Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full time offers
Top-tier benefits for full-time employees supporting health, recovery, and whatever comes next