Staff Software Engineer, Networked Multiplayer Gaming
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Job description
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 lifecycle, from initial scoping of user requirements through architecture, implementation, and support.
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, 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.
Requirements
- 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, * 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
Benefits & conditions
$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.
