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# Lead Software Architect, Rust

- **Company:** Anduril Industries
- **Location:** Broomfield, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $219,000.0 - $290,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Encodings, Nvidia CUDA, Continuous Integration, Dynamical Systems, Linux Kernel, Real-Time Operating Systems, Sensor Fusion, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Multithreading, Real Time Systems, Backend, Git, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, C++14, Dynamic Programming, Microservices
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9079634/lead-software-architect-rust

## About the Role

* 10+ years of software engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Applied/Computational Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Controls/Dynamical Systems, Statistics, or related field
 * Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ and/or Rust, including asynchronous and multithreaded programming (e.g., Tokio for Rust)
 * Proven experience architecting large-scale, production-grade codebases in real-time or high-performance environments
 * Deep experience writing performant, real-time software with numerics-heavy algorithms
 * Strong foundation in applied mathematics: probability theory, linear algebra, optimization, differential equations (ODEs), and statistics
 * Experience with CI/CD, unit testing, git version control, and microservices
 * Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance, * M.S. or Ph.D. in a technical field (dual academic background in software + math highly valued)
 * Domain expertise in target tracking, state estimation, Kalman filters, sensor fusion, or signal processing
 * Prior DoD program experience (Army, Air Force, MDA, SCO, Navy)
 * Experience with GPU / CUDA kernel development

## Description

We are looking for a Lead Software Architect to join our rapidly growing C2 Systems team in Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will be responsible for defining the architectural direction of large-scale, real-time, mission-critical C2 software that powers Anduril's air and missile defense and battlespace awareness capabilities. You will lead the design of high-performance systems spanning tactical edge deployments to distributed backend infrastructure, make critical trade-offs between performance, modularity, and maintainability at scale, and mentor senior engineers across the C2 organization . This will require deep expertise in modern C++ and Rust , experience architecting numerics-heavy real-time systems, fluency with asynchronous/multithreaded programming (e.g., Tokio), and a strong grasp of the complex intersection of software and math - including state estimation, target tracking, optimization, and dynamic programming (MCP / Bellman equations) . If you are someone who thrives on
ambitious defense problems, enjoys troubleshooting real-world systems where issues could range from electromagnetics to faulty bit encodings to incorrect math assumptions, and wants to build software that is beyond a proof-of-concept - part of real tactical code deployed to the warfighter - then this role is for you
WHAT YOU'LL DO

 * Define and drive the architectural vision for large-scale C2 software systems that ingest, fuse, and act on data from diverse sensors in real time
 * Lead the design and implementation of performant, real-time, numerics-heavy algorithms in Rust and/or C++ at production scale
 * Partner closely with research scientists to transition advanced algorithms (target tracking, state estimation, sensor-effector pairing, asset scheduling) from prototype into tactical, deployed code
 * Make high-leverage architectural trade-offs across performance, modularity, testability, and maintainability for mission-critical, edge-deployed systems
 * Mentor and technically lead senior engineers, setting coding standards, review processes, and CI/CD best practices across the team
 * Engage directly with customers (DoD agencies, Army, Air Force, MDA, SCO) to ensure successful outcomes for mission-critical needs
 * Troubleshoot complex, real-world system issues spanning software, math assumptions, sensor behavior, and networking
 * Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle including prototyping, modeling & simulation, field testing, and deployment
 * Help shape hiring and technical growth of the broader C2 organization as it hyper scales, 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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