Mission Software Engineer, Frontier AI

Anduril Industries, a cutting-edge defense technology company, is seeking a Mission Software Engineer for their Frontier AI team. This role focuses on infrastructure challenges related to productizing frontier AI applications in edge and air-gapped environments. The position combines advanced AI/ML engineering with practical deployment challenges, requiring expertise in both software development and large language models. The ideal candidate will work on critical projects involving LLM training, evaluation, and deployment, while contributing to national security applications. With a competitive salary range of $138,000-$252,000 and comprehensive benefits, this role offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and defense technology. The position requires strong Python/Go skills, 3+ years of production software experience, and 2+ years of LLM integration experience. The role is available in multiple locations including Costa Mesa, Seattle, and Washington DC, and requires eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced software engineers interested in applying cutting-edge AI technology to meaningful defense applications.