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Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

$143K - $189K/yr

We are seeking the best Machine Learning Engineers with a background in computer vision, LiDAR & camera perception, multi-sensor fusion and AI infrastructure who are passionate about solving the ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for sensor fusion engineer in California is $87,732.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,700.00 and $108,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a sensor fusion engineer?

To thrive as a Sensor Fusion Engineer, you need strong expertise in signal processing, sensor technologies, and algorithms development, typically backed by a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with programming languages like C++, Python, and MATLAB, as well as experience using simulation tools and frameworks such as ROS or Simulink, are commonly required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively are key soft skills for this role. These abilities are critical for integrating and interpreting data from multiple sensors to deliver accurate and reliable system outputs in real-world applications.

What does a sensor fusion engineer do?

As a Sensor Fusion Engineer in the field of autonomous systems, your day will often involve developing algorithms to combine data from different sensors such as cameras, LiDAR, radar, or IMUs. You'll collaborate closely with software, hardware, and testing teams to ensure data integration is robust and optimized for real-time performance. Tasks may include debugging sensor data streams, running simulations, tuning parameters, and conducting tests on actual platforms. Regular team meetings and design reviews help keep projects on track and foster cross-functional problem solving. This dynamic environment requires both independent technical focus and strong teamwork to bring advanced sensor-driven systems to life.

What is a sensor fusion engineer?

A Sensor Fusion Engineer develops algorithms and systems that combine data from multiple sensors (such as cameras, LiDAR, radar, and IMUs) to create a more accurate and reliable representation of the environment. They work in fields like autonomous vehicles, robotics, and aerospace, using techniques such as Kalman filtering, statistical modeling, and machine learning. Their role involves sensor calibration, data processing, and software development to improve perception, localization, and decision-making systems.

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Infographic showing various Sensor Fusion Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,732 per year, or $42.2 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer, Sensor Integration

Anduril Industries

Irvine, CA • On-site

$191K - $253K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

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
  • The Counter Intrusion MSE team develops systems that provide force protection capabilities, monitoring the perimeter of secure areas, land or sea, for approaching people, vehicles, and vessels. We live in a world where security officers are increasingly overwhelmed by sensor data feeds. Our products leverage advanced sensor fusion and autonomy to seamlessly render activity in the environment to Lattice's common operating picture. This relieves operators of our system from a ton of burden and allows our customers to get more done with fewer personnel. Increasingly Counter Intrusion MSEs are working on projects to bring customers' existing legacy security systems into the Lattice ecosystem. Key to this effort is building scalable software solutions so that we can service many customers without requiring bespoke software for each one. The Counter Intrusion team is responsible for the development, testing, deployment, and sustainment of our family of systems. We work closely with other teams from product, engineering, sales, logistics, operations, and mission success.

About The Job
  • We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Irvine, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for solving a wide variety of problems involving networking, autonomy, systems integration, robotics, and more. You will ensure that Anduril products seamlessly work together to achieve a variety of critical outcomes. This will require making pragmatic engineering tradeoffs. If you are someone who is driven by a "Whatever It Takes" mindset - then this role is for you.

What You'll Do
  • Own the software solutions that are deployed to customers
  • Write code to improve products and scale the mission capability to more customers
  • Write fast and functional code to perform sensor integration that is reliable and robust
  • Integrate sensor nodes into the larger Anduril software stack
  • Drive the vertical integration, and optimization of sensor system for a continually evolving product and application space; coordinating short to medium-term efforts across multiple hardware and software teams
  • Support existing product deployments in the field; identifying, diagnosing, and addressing P0 hardware and software issues
  • Partner with end-users to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints
  • Travel up to 15% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world

Required Qualifications
  • Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
  • Strong proficiency in writing software for sensor integration (C++ and Rust)
  • 3+ years of experience integrating, designing, developing on, or optimizing remote sensing systems. (Radar, Lidar, EO, IR, etc)
  • Experience building software solutions involving significant amounts of data processing and analysis
  • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases
  • A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

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:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril delivers cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the warfighter in months, not years.

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Anduril Industries is a trailblazer in the technology industry based in Costa Mesa, CA, US. Founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, the creator of Oculus VR, the company focuses on developing innovative technology to equip and empower those in the defense sector. Its primary products include cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI software that assist in combating threats to national and global security. The mission of Anduril Industries is to integrate technology and defense by building transformative, scalable solutions that ensure a safer world.

Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Costa Mesa, CA, US

Year founded

2017

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