Software Engineer, Game Development
Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE TEAM Our team builds software that beautifully
visualizes both real and simulated data that can be historical or
live. It lets users create “what ifs” to evaluate mission concepts
and is often used for Business Development and Engineering
purposes. It also acts as the visual client for our Mission
Simulation product. WHAT YOU’LL DO Partner with stakeholders to
establish clear priorities and define expectations, which translate
to a scope of work that you and the team can deliver Identify
technical risks and their solutions, collaborating with the broader
engineering groups at Anduril Ensure client stability by diagnosing
and resolving defects Analyze and optimize both memory and
performance in systems that have to scale from high-end desktops to
mobile AR systems Identify problems and solve them, while
implementing robust, high-quality solutions REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent C++ skills and software engineering principles Experience
working in large codebases to solve complex problems 5-7 years of
professional programming experience Solid understanding of 3D math
Ability to write clean, maintainable and extensible code with
attention to reusability Experience in a broad range of engineering
areas on shipping games or real time visualization systems, with
special attention given to low-level code Excellent spoken and
written communication Must be a U.S. Person due to required access
to U.S. export controlled information or facilities PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS Linux development experience Experience developing
on console platforms Shipped at least one AAA game title in a
similar role 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 US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of
medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles:
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health
insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits 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 US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and
after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan
with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter
assigned to this role can share more information about the specific
compensation and benefit details associated with this role during
the hiring process. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent
acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've
observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes
where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job
seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often
attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. 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. Please always verify communications: Direct from
Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it
will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If
contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email
will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious
activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out
to contact@anduril.com . Exercise Caution with Unsolicited
Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious,
contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not
engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com
before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any
questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril,
please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com . Your
proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal
information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our
recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data
privacy policy, please visit
https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .
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