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# Sr. Realtime Software Engineer

- **Company:** Anduril Industries
- **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $218,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Nvidia CUDA, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Linux, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Firmware, Imaging Technology, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Linux System Administration, Software Systems, System Software, Git, Low Latency, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9067829/sr-realtime-software-engineer

## About the Role

* 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
 * 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 * 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

## Description

You will implement and deploy the core real-time image processing software of our infrared imaging systems. Your work will be essential to ensuring we can quickly field new technologies to embedded and SWAP-limited hardware, scale quickly, and securely integrate into the complex defense systems.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

 * 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 our unique infrared sensor systems and our 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, 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.


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