Senior Android Engineer

Top Secret ATAK Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 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.

About The Team

Anduril's EW team is seeking an experienced ATAK Engineer to join our team. As an ATAK Engineer, you will be architecting and building out user interface applications from backend to frontend, deploying them to users, and making sure they're meeting users' requirements. You will be working alongside a team of engineers with diverse backgrounds as well as engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Your decisions will have a large impact on the company today and into the future. We believe that simple systems are easier to understand, maintain, and scale. You will be making trade-offs as you work to ensure that our systems are prepared to scale - being able to effectively communicate these trade-offs with your teammates is key.

What You'll Do

Design, build, test, and deploy real-time, map-based user interfaces for displaying and interacting with sensor data and controlling EW assets from an Android application through the Android Tactical Assault Kit's (ATAK) plugin ecosystem to enable tactical control for end users.

Define and implement APIs for network communications, real-time telemetry, asset configuration, sensor / payload control with full motion video streaming, manual controls, and autonomous tasking.

Help define foundational software architectures, visual designs, and user experience / interaction workflows for multiple UAS, working directly with chief engineers, product designers, program managers, flight test engineers, and end-user customers to demonstrate capability and iterate on feedback.

Work directly with Android frontend technologies like Jetpack Compose, high-performance backend technologies like Java / Kotlin / C++ / Rust, and software product lifecycle technologies likes CMake / Cargo / gradle / NixOS / CircleCI / Docker.

Work directly with the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) SDK and the TAK Product Centers' developer community (see tak.gov for more information).

Work alongside engineers using multiple other full stack technologies like TypeScript / React, C++ / Qt, and Haskell.

Test and evaluate your software at multiple levels of rigor using simulations, benchtop hardware, and live flight assets.

Required Qualifications

Experience developing software for user interface applications, especially high-traffic, data-intensive, or map-based systems

Proficiency with modern Android programming languages including Jetpack Compose, XML, Java, and Kotlin.

Familiarity with client / server networking technologies and relationships such as TCP / UDP / Multicast, HTTP (REST), or protobuf / gRPC.

Proven ability to empathize with users, to break down user needs into software features, and to balance the ideal user experience with practical engineering constraints.

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another related technical degree.

Familiarity with modern backend / middleware programming languages such as Haskell, NixOS, C++, Rust, or Golang.

US Salary Range $166,000 - $220,000 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 : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

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 : Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.