Software Engineer, AI/ML

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. 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.

While this exact role may not be open today, we are always looking ahead and want to connect with talented people like you for future opportunities. We will begin reviewing applications in August 2026 for positions starting in 2027. We highly encourage you to apply early to get a head start! By submitting your application today, you'll be on our radar, and an Anduril recruiter will reach out to you directly as soon as a matching role opens up.

We are seeking Software Engineer Interns for Summer 2027! This is a paid, in-person, 12 week internship.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support the software solutions that are deployed to customers and key stakeholders.
• Write code to improve products and scale the mission capability to more customers.
• Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality.
• Create and analyze metrics that are leveraged for debugging and monitoring.
• Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next-steps.
• Work on real, meaningful projects and learn from experienced professionals along the way.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or any related field.
• Must be returning to school at the end of the internship to continue academic studies for at least one quarter/semester.
• Familiarity with algorithms, data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.
• Proficiency in a variety of programming languages such as C++, Go, Rust, Java, and Python.
• A desire to work on software and applications that have real-world impact.
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Have a bias for action. If you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it.
• Be naturally curious about the technologies and tools you use.
• Low-ego, high ownership, and mission oriented.

US Salary Range

$40 - $55 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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

Anduril Industries Overview

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company founded in 2017. The company is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California. Anduril focuses on autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and software-defined capabilities for military and national security applications. The core product is Lattice, an AI-powered operating system that integrates data from various sensors and networks. The company also manufactures unmanned aerial systems, counter-drone technologies, and autonomous underwater vehicles.

Anduril operates multiple facilities across the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. The company has raised over $2 billion in venture capital funding. It employs more than 1,500 people.

Opportunities for Entry-Level Seekers

• Software engineering and hardware development
• Manufacturing and operations roles
• Active recruitment of recent graduates for junior engineering roles

Employees work with cross-functional teams to design, test, and deploy defense technologies. The company emphasizes rapid prototyping and iterative development.

Company Link: https://www.anduril.com/