It could be a big payday, and a new career, for AI developers.

BY KEVIN HAYNES, NEWS WRITER

Photographer: Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg

The race to get a new engineering gig has taken an innovative turn at Anduril Industries. The upstart defense technology company announced last week that it may hire the winner of a global AI drone race this year—and pay a $500,000 bonus.

Applicants from around the world will be tasked with developing AI systems that can steer a high-speed drone through a pro race course without human assistance or hardware modifications. “The competitive edge is gained........

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