Software Engineer Intern, Anduril Frontier Systems

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. ABOUT THE TEAM Frontier Systems is where new products are born. We incubate and deploy AI-native systems across air, ground, maritime, and space. By working hand-in-hand with elite teams in Perception, AI, Motion Planning, Hardware, Networking, and Design, we craft cutting-edge, end-to-end systems that redefine mission success. We are seeking Software Engineering Interns for Summer 2026 in Irvine, CA! You’ll work in one of two focus areas based on your strengths and interests: (1) Full-Stack / UI to build the interfaces operators use to control autonomous systems, (2) Perception / Robotics to build the systems that interpret the world: tracking objects, modeling environments, and powering autonomy. EXAMPLES OF WHAT YOU’LL DO Build semantic world models that fuse sensor data into a persistent 3D scene in real-time Build terrain rendering systems used in live operations (viewsheds, classifications) Create interactive 3D UI panels to visualize friendly and hostile assets Interns routinely ship features to deployed systems within their first few weeks. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Robotics, Mathematics, Physics, or any related field. Demonstrated ability to build projects from 0 → 1 Proficiency in a variety of programming languages such as Rust, C/C++, Go, or Typescript. U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data. ABOVE-AND-BEYOND 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. 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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)