Senior Software Engineer, Secure XR (Sand Table)
Job Location:
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
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Job Summary
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Sand Table team at Anduril develops our revolutionary platform for visualizing future defense scenarios. We transform massive amounts of data into an intuitive interactive 3D command center serving as the visual interface for mission simulations a key business development tool and a powerful demonstration of our advanced capabilities to government and military leaders. We take ambitious ideas from concept to completion building the core with high-performance C and enabling rapid feature expansion through modern scripting and plugin frameworks. The Sand Table team manages the complex logistics for delivering flawless augmented reality demonstrations in headset to critical stakeholders. As a cross-functional group of builders strategists and operators we combine the creative energy of a top game studio with the rigorous discipline of national security to shape how the future of defense is visualized and understood.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Sand Table Security Engineer you will be responsible for the foundation compliance and deployment readiness of our 3D visualization platform. You will bridge the gap between high-performance C engineering and the rigorous security and accreditation standards required by our government customers. Operating with high autonomy you will keep our codebase modern by upgrading critical third-party dependencies hardening our software for secure environments and supporting the deployment of cutting-edge VR hardware. This is a critical role for ensuring our software can transition seamlessly from the lab to secure government networks.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Drive Compliance & Accreditation: Update our builds and engineering processes to meet strict government compliance standards paving the way for seamless software accreditation.
- Enable Secure Development: Build maintain and support software development and testing infrastructure within secure classified and air-gapped environments.
- Manage System Dependencies: Proactively upgrade core libraries and third-party dependencies to keep our codebase secure modern and performant.
- Deploy Immersive Hardware: Lead the setup configuration and logistics for VR headsets ensuring flawless hardware deployment for critical customer demonstrations.
- Solve Complex Systems Challenges: Operate with high autonomy to diagnose and resolve technical issues at the intersection of core C engine code hardware and strict security constraints.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
- Experience with Linux environments and network security fundamentals
- Professional software engineering experience with strong proficiency in C and experience working in performance-critical codebases
- Proven ability to work with high autonomy taking initiative to solve open-ended problems and deliver results independently
- Experience with build systems software packaging or managing complex third-party library dependencies
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose hardware/software integration issues in the field
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including security officers systems administrators and core software developers
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
- Direct experience deploying software to secure air-gapped or classified government environments
- Experience with VR/AR hardware development setup and deployment (e.g. Quest Varjo or similar headsets)
- Familiarity with TypeScript for scripting tooling or application development
- Experience navigating government compliance accreditation or secure software authorization processes
- Hands-on experience with security scanning tools (e.g. Snyk Checkmarx SonarQube Nessus) and the vulnerability management lifecycle
US Salary Range
$191000 - $253000 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
Benefits
At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
