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.
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 ROLEAs a UI/UX Software Engineer on the Sand Table team, you will be the critical technical bridge between design vision and functional reality, implementing next-generation user interfaces for wargaming and briefing capabilities in XR headsets. You will work closely with the UI Artists and Creative Director to transform visual designs into responsive, high-performance UI systems that enable our customers worldwide to interact with complex military simulations and briefing tools in immersive environments.
WHAT YOU'LL DOTECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN COLLABORATION
- Implement and optimize UI systems designed by the UI Artist team for XR environments, including HUDs, menus, data visualization, interactive elements, and real-time overlays
- Partner with stakeholders to establish clear priorities and define expectations, which translate to a scope of work that you and the team can deliver
- Write clean, maintainable, and extensible C++ code with attention to reusability and performance
- Develop robust UI frameworks and component libraries that integrate seamlessly with an internal game engine
- Analyze and optimize both memory and performance in UI systems that scale from high-end desktops to mobile AR systems
- Collaborate closely with engineering and product leads to develop cohesive approaches to UI architecture for future XR programs
- Provide technical feedback during the design phase to ensure feasibility and optimal performance
- Implement UI animations, transitions, and interactive behaviors that enhance user experience
- Bridge the gap between design documentation and engineering implementation, creating technical specifications as needed
CUSTOMER & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
- Collaborate with business lines to scope UI/engineering deliverables
- Support customer meetings and demonstrations, explaining technical capabilities and constraints
- Work with military stakeholders to ensure UI implementations support successful mission outcomes from prototyping through production phases
- Excellent C++ skills and software engineering principles
- 5+ years of professional programming experience implementing UI/UX systems for games, simulations, or real-time applications
- 3+ years of experience working with game engines (Custom/Unity/Unreal) with focus on UI implementation
- Experience working in large codebases to solve complex problems
- Solid understanding of 3D math and spatial UI positioning
- Full project lifecycle experience from concept through production and post-launch iteration
- Strong portfolio demonstrating shipped UI systems in interactive applications (games, simulations, or real-time software)
- Proven experience implementing data-dense UI systems with complex state management
- Experience with shader programming and rendering optimization for UI elements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate effectively with designers and engineers
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding startup atmosphere
- Demonstrated success working with competing priorities and aggressive schedules
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
- Experience with Noesis GUI framework for game UI implementation
- Experience designing and implementing UI for AR/VR/XR platforms
- Linux development experience
- Shipped at least one AAA game title in a UI engineering or similar technical role
- Experience with motion design systems and procedural UI animation
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design implementation
- Experience implementing military simulations, defense applications, or enterprise visualization tools
- Understanding of spatial UI design principles and ergonomics for XR environments
- Familiarity with data binding architectures (MVVM, MVC) and reactive UI patterns
- Experience with UI middleware and custom UI framework development
- Active security clearance
- Experience with multiplayer/networked UI synchronization
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.
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