Anduril Industries

Chief Engineering Lead, AI

Anduril Industries

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: District of ColumbiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $254,000 - $336,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Develop Advanced Algorithms - Design and implement deep learning and reinforcement learning algorithms to improve sensor perception, prediction, and decision-making for autonomous vehicles.
  • Apply Agentic Reasoning - Design and implement integrated agents and AI models to solve for end-user autonomous systems workflows.
  • End-to-End System Integration - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research prototypes into robust, production-ready systems including simulation environments and real-world platforms.
  • Research & Experimentation - Conduct research into reinforcement learning strategies and deep architectures, iterate on experimental designs, and evaluate performance using rigorous quantitative metrics.
  • Data-Driven Innovation - Utilize real-world and synthetic data to enhance model robustness and generalization, leveraging scalable training pipelines on distributed systems.

Requirements

  • Sophisticated knowledge of LLM's with an understanding of how they work and how they're applied
  • Solid experience with reinforcement learning methods and their application to autonomous systems.
  • Proven experience of shipping products end to end
  • Experience with simulation or real-world validation for autonomous vehicles is highly desirable.
  • A degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
  • Travel up to 40+% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
  • We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
  • Available depending on role eligibility.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
deep learningreinforcement learningalgorithm developmentagentic reasoningsystem integrationquantitative metricsdata-driven innovationsimulation environmentsscalable training pipelinesdistributed systems
Soft Skills
collaborationresearchexperimentationproblem-solvinginnovation
Certifications
U.S. Top Secret security clearance