Firmware Engineer, EagleEye, Displays (VR)

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Costa Mesa, CA
In-Office
191K-253K Annually
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
Transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Role

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

Anduril’s EagleEye team has been building a new arsenal of AR/VR products for America and its allies. We measure our success against a long-term mission of delivering superhuman vision to every soldier, technician, and emergency responder. Our team delivers EagleEye’s operating system - the totality of software required to install, launch, and render XR apps, from perception to compositor to shell. Our opportunity to redefine the human-to-machine interface of modern conflict mandates excellence across design, reliability, and speed in every engineering contribution.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Firmware engineer to deliver kernel drivers for VR displays across novel interconnects. At the bleeding edge of display hardware and software, the role requires a deep understanding of i/o protocols, compression, and firmware to overcome bandwidth and latency bottlenecks. We operate on fast timelines and expect engineers to ship production code every day.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:DAY 1:
  • Design, build, and deliver a modular display runtime that supports 4x5k micro OLED, 2x4k fast LED, and future VR displays with varying refresh rates atop Qualcomm xr2 SoCs
  • Design, build, and deliver firmware (along with necessary kernel drivers) to support geometric, photometric, and optics calibration for displays / pancake lens
WHAT YOU WILL CONTINUE TO DO:
  • Compose ICDs / APIs for third parties to integrate their own VR displays
  • Interface with kernel, calibration, and display engineers at Reality Labs, Qualcomm, and other industry partners to debug and correct hardware interfaces
  • Utilize infrastructure providing deterministic builds and configuration management, guaranteeing software traceability and minimizing maintenance burden
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • History of pathfinding products 0→1
  • Experience building display drivers via MIPI DSI, eDP, DP alt mode
  • Experience synchronizing multiple displays with microsecond precision
  • Debugging skills with JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, interposer boards
  • Interest in learning adjacent skills to expedite integration of novel feature sets (e.g., multi display and multi SoC synchronization)
  • C, C++, and/or Rust
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience synchronizing multiple SoCs and their displays
  • Experience supporting variable refresh rates
  • Experience exploiting compression protocols to support higher resolution displays and reduce power consumption
  • Familiarity with other common bus protocols - SPI, I2C, CAN, RS232, RS485, Ethernet, etc
  • Experience measuring, optimizing MTF
  • Familiarity with Android, EEPROM, and UEFI file systems
US Salary Range
$191,000$253,000 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. 

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

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