Staff Firmware Engineer
Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE ROLE Anduril is seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer to
join our team based in Costa Mesa, CA. The firmware team at Anduril
develops core technology used across multiple products such as as
Menace, Dive-XL, Ghost, and Roadrunner. We work in close
coordination with Electrical Engineering to develop hardware and
software solutions to some of the hardest problems facing our
customers. You'll contribute low level firmware development for
systems operating on land, sea, and air. WHAT YOU'LL DO Develop
low-level firmware/software for microcontrollers, create reusable
device drivers, integrate system-level features and architect
changes to support an ever-growing codebase Take full ownership of
design, implementation and completion of embedded firmware projects
Mentor other firmware engineers and help teach best practices in
design engineering Contribute to team direction, policy and
guidance Quickly debug and troubleshoot issues that span the
electrical, firmware, and software boundaries Help select
microcontrollers and peripherals and review schematics with
electrical engineering team Concurrently manage involvement in
multiple projects at various stages REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS BS or
MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent industry experience Experience: 10
years of experience in firmware/embedded software development, with
a focus on embedded systems. Expert level C coding ability for
embedded systems Demonstrated success creating complex MCU projects
that communicate between multiple boards or systems Broad
experience with one or more microcontroller cores (ARM, AVR,
MSP430, PIC, etc.) Experience integrating microcontrollers with
analog and digital sensors Experience developing firmware in
bare-metal and/or RTOS environments Debugging skills with JTAG,
SWD, Oscilloscopes, and Logic analyzers Solid understanding and
application of coding best practices, board bring up and debugging
Extensive experience with common bus protocols such as USB, SPI,
I2C, CAN, RS232, RS485, Ethernet, etc. Must be a U.S. Person due to
required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with one or more
microcontroller cores (ARM, AVR, MSP430, PIC, etc.) 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 US
Salary Range $220,000 - $292,000 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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