ABOUT THE TEAM 

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 ROLE

As a Systems Designer on the Sand Table team, you will be instrumental in creating engaging and realistic gameplay systems for our next-generation wargaming and briefing capabilities in XR headsets. You will work closely with our creative director and AI programmers to design, implement, and refine core gameplay features and systems that enable military users to interact meaningfully with complex simulations in immersive environments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

DESIGN OWNERSHIP & EXECUTION

• Design and develop core gameplay systems including unit behavior models, command structures, and decision-making frameworks for military simulations
• Create detailed combat systems that accurately model weapons effectiveness, damage modeling, and battlefield outcomes
• Create design documentation that clearly communicates system functionality, user interactions, and expected outcomes
• Design scenario creation tools that allow users to quickly build and modify complex military simulations
• Balance simulation fidelity with usability to ensure systems are both realistic and accessible to military users

TECHNICAL COLLABORATION

• Work closely with AI programmers to design behavior trees, finite state machines, and other AI systems that drive realistic simulation behavior
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement sensor modeling systems (radar, sonar, ELINT, etc.)
• Partner with UI/UX designers to create intuitive command interfaces for complex military operations that are presented effectively in XR environments
• Identify technical constraints early and develop creative solutions that maintain design integrity while meeting platform requirements
• Prototype gameplay systems to validate concepts before full implementation

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION

• Present gameplay system designs to stakeholders, explaining design decisions and gathering feedback
• Collaborate with business teams and defense subject matter experts to scope system design deliverables
• Maintain effective working relationships with military stakeholders to ensure gameplay systems support mission objectives
• Partner with project managers to ensure design deliverables align with program milestones and customer expectations
• Monitor design scope and iterate based on user feedback, technical constraints, and evolving requirements

LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION

• Champion best practices for systems design within the organization
• Mentor junior designers on gameplay systems development
• Foster a culture of open communication, and continuous improvement
• Drive innovation in military simulation design by researching and applying emerging game design methodologies
• Contribute to the overall vision of the Sand Table platform by identifying opportunities for gameplay and usability enhancements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 5+ years of professional experience in systems design for games or interactive simulations
• Strong portfolio demonstrating systems design work for complex interactive applications
• Experience with behavior trees, finite state machines, and other AI-driven gameplay systems
• Excellent documentation skills with the ability to create clear design specifications
• Strong analytical skills for gameplay balancing and iterative design
• Excellent spoken and written communication with experience presenting design concepts to stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven environment
• Experience with Custom Game Engines, Unity or Unreal Engine
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience designing RTS Games, military simulations, wargames, or defense applications
• Knowledge of XR design principles and constraints
• Background in AI design for games or simulations
• Experience shipping at least one AAA game title in a similar role
• Active security clearance

ABOUT THE TEAM 

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 ROLE

As a Systems Designer on the Sand Table team, you will be instrumental in creating engaging and realistic gameplay systems for our next-generation wargaming and briefing capabilities in XR headsets. You will work closely with our creative director and AI programmers to design, implement, and refine core gameplay features and systems that enable military users to interact meaningfully with complex simulations in immersive environments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

DESIGN OWNERSHIP & EXECUTION

• Design and develop core gameplay systems including unit behavior models, command structures, and decision-making frameworks for military simulations
• Create detailed combat systems that accurately model weapons effectiveness, damage modeling, and battlefield outcomes
• Create design documentation that clearly communicates system functionality, user interactions, and expected outcomes
• Design scenario creation tools that allow users to quickly build and modify complex military simulations
• Balance simulation fidelity with usability to ensure systems are both realistic and accessible to military users

TECHNICAL COLLABORATION

• Work closely with AI programmers to design behavior trees, finite state machines, and other AI systems that drive realistic simulation behavior
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement sensor modeling systems (radar, sonar, ELINT, etc.)
• Partner with UI/UX designers to create intuitive command interfaces for complex military operations that are presented effectively in XR environments
• Identify technical constraints early and develop creative solutions that maintain design integrity while meeting platform requirements
• Prototype gameplay systems to validate concepts before full implementation

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION

• Present gameplay system designs to stakeholders, explaining design decisions and gathering feedback
• Collaborate with business teams and defense subject matter experts to scope system design deliverables
• Maintain effective working relationships with military stakeholders to ensure gameplay systems support mission objectives
• Partner with project managers to ensure design deliverables align with program milestones and customer expectations
• Monitor design scope and iterate based on user feedback, technical constraints, and evolving requirements

LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION

• Champion best practices for systems design within the organization
• Mentor junior designers on gameplay systems development
• Foster a culture of open communication, and continuous improvement
• Drive innovation in military simulation design by researching and applying emerging game design methodologies
• Contribute to the overall vision of the Sand Table platform by identifying opportunities for gameplay and usability enhancements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 5+ years of professional experience in systems design for games or interactive simulations
• Strong portfolio demonstrating systems design work for complex interactive applications
• Experience with behavior trees, finite state machines, and other AI-driven gameplay systems
• Excellent documentation skills with the ability to create clear design specifications
• Strong analytical skills for gameplay balancing and iterative design
• Excellent spoken and written communication with experience presenting design concepts to stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven environment
• Experience with Custom Game Engines, Unity or Unreal Engine
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience designing RTS Games, military simulations, wargames, or defense applications
• Knowledge of XR design principles and constraints
• Background in AI design for games or simulations
• Experience shipping at least one AAA game title in a similar role
• Active security clearance

ABOUT THE TEAM

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 ROLE

As 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 DO 

TECHNICAL 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

ABOUT THE TEAM

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 ROLE

As the Carbon Extensibility Engineer, you will be the expert practitioner of our internal extensibility framework. You will spearhead the development of the primary Sand Table plugin, effectively building a powerful "modding" capability for our mission-critical simulation software.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Architect and develop the core Sand Table plugin using our Carbon extensibility framework, leveraging your expertise in both low-level C++ and high-level TypeScript
• Partner closely with artists, designers, and systems engineers to extend Sand Table's capabilities, integrating new data sources, user interactions, and visual features
• Become the subject matter expert on the Carbon extensibility layer, providing guidance and creating robust APIs that empower other teams to build upon your work
• Dive deep into the engine's C++ foundation to understand its architecture, identify extension points, and ensure your plugin code is performant and stable
• Write clean, high-performance, and maintainable code that seamlessly blends the power of a real-time engine with the flexibility of a modern scripting environment
• Diagnose and solve complex technical challenges at the intersection of the core engine, scripting layer, and artistic workflows

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional experience in game engine development or a related field involving real-time 3D simulation
• Strong proficiency in C++ and experience working in large, performance-critical codebases
• Solid experience with TypeScript for scripting, tooling, or application development
• A proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including artists and engineers from other disciplines
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and extensible code with an eye for creating robust APIs
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively on ambiguous, open-ended technical tasks
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct experience creating or working with modding communities and toolkits for games
• Experience with API design and SDK development
• Familiarity with 3D math and real-time rendering concepts
• Experience shipping a AAA game title

ABOUT THE TEAM

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As the leader of the engineering team, you will guide a group of talented engineers in building the window into our complex, mission-critical systems.

• Lead and Mentor: Manage and grow a team of 5+ software engineers, fostering a culture of high performance, technical excellence, and collaboration. You will be responsible for the team's composition, including hiring, performance management, and career development.
• Drive Technical Strategy: Partner with Product Management, Design leadership, and other key stakeholders to define the product vision. You will own the technical roadmap, validating capabilities and mapping out timelines to turn ambitious concepts into reality.
• Solve Ambiguous Problems: Tackle complex, non-well-defined problems at the intersection of real-time graphics, data simulation, and user interaction. You will spearhead the architecture and design of robust, scalable solutions.
• Be a Hands-On Contributor: Remain deeply technical and lead by example. You are expected to contribute directly to the C++ codebase, conduct rigorous code reviews, and provide architectural guidance to solve our most challenging technical problems.
• Ensure System Excellence: Uphold and improve client stability by diagnosing and resolving defects. Drive the analysis and optimization of both memory and performance in systems that scale from high-end desktops to mobile AR platforms.
• Mitigate Technical Risk: Proactively identify technical risks and architect elegant solutions, collaborating with broader engineering groups across Anduril to ensure our success.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience managing and leading a team of 5+ engineers, with responsibility for hiring and performance management
• 10+ years of professional programming experience, with deep expertise in C++ and modern software engineering principles
• Shipped at least one AAA game title or equivalent real-time simulation product in a senior or lead engineering capacity
• Experience owning the technical side of a product roadmap, working closely with Product and Design to translate vision into an executable plan
• A track record of architecting and delivering solutions to complex, open-ended technical challenges in large codebases
• Solid understanding of 3D math and real-time rendering concepts
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Linux or console platform development experience
• Experience with low-level systems, performance optimization, and memory management
• Experience building tools or visualization clients for complex simulation systems

ABOUT THE TEAM

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 ROLE

As 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 DO 

TECHNICAL 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

ABOUT THE TEAM

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 ROLE

As the Carbon Extensibility Engineer, you will be the expert practitioner of our internal extensibility framework. You will spearhead the development of the primary Sand Table plugin, effectively building a powerful "modding" capability for our mission-critical simulation software.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Architect and develop the core Sand Table plugin using our Carbon extensibility framework, leveraging your expertise in both low-level C++ and high-level TypeScript
• Partner closely with artists, designers, and systems engineers to extend Sand Table's capabilities, integrating new data sources, user interactions, and visual features
• Become the subject matter expert on the Carbon extensibility layer, providing guidance and creating robust APIs that empower other teams to build upon your work
• Dive deep into the engine's C++ foundation to understand its architecture, identify extension points, and ensure your plugin code is performant and stable
• Write clean, high-performance, and maintainable code that seamlessly blends the power of a real-time engine with the flexibility of a modern scripting environment
• Diagnose and solve complex technical challenges at the intersection of the core engine, scripting layer, and artistic workflows

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional experience in game engine development or a related field involving real-time 3D simulation
• Strong proficiency in C++ and experience working in large, performance-critical codebases
• Solid experience with TypeScript for scripting, tooling, or application development
• A proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including artists and engineers from other disciplines
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and extensible code with an eye for creating robust APIs
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively on ambiguous, open-ended technical tasks
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct experience creating or working with modding communities and toolkits for games
• Experience with API design and SDK development
• Familiarity with 3D math and real-time rendering concepts
• Experience shipping a AAA game title

ABOUT THE TEAM

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As the leader of the engineering team, you will guide a group of talented engineers in building the window into our complex, mission-critical systems.

• Lead and Mentor: Manage and grow a team of 5+ software engineers, fostering a culture of high performance, technical excellence, and collaboration. You will be responsible for the team's composition, including hiring, performance management, and career development.
• Drive Technical Strategy: Partner with Product Management, Design leadership, and other key stakeholders to define the product vision. You will own the technical roadmap, validating capabilities and mapping out timelines to turn ambitious concepts into reality.
• Solve Ambiguous Problems: Tackle complex, non-well-defined problems at the intersection of real-time graphics, data simulation, and user interaction. You will spearhead the architecture and design of robust, scalable solutions.
• Be a Hands-On Contributor: Remain deeply technical and lead by example. You are expected to contribute directly to the C++ codebase, conduct rigorous code reviews, and provide architectural guidance to solve our most challenging technical problems.
• Ensure System Excellence: Uphold and improve client stability by diagnosing and resolving defects. Drive the analysis and optimization of both memory and performance in systems that scale from high-end desktops to mobile AR platforms.
• Mitigate Technical Risk: Proactively identify technical risks and architect elegant solutions, collaborating with broader engineering groups across Anduril to ensure our success.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience managing and leading a team of 5+ engineers, with responsibility for hiring and performance management
• 10+ years of professional programming experience, with deep expertise in C++ and modern software engineering principles
• Shipped at least one AAA game title or equivalent real-time simulation product in a senior or lead engineering capacity
• Experience owning the technical side of a product roadmap, working closely with Product and Design to translate vision into an executable plan
• A track record of architecting and delivering solutions to complex, open-ended technical challenges in large codebases
• Solid understanding of 3D math and real-time rendering concepts
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Linux or console platform development experience
• Experience with low-level systems, performance optimization, and memory management
• Experience building tools or visualization clients for complex simulation systems