Senior Software Engineer, Design System Engineering

Reposted 13 Days Ago
Seattle, WA
In-Office
191K-253K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
Transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Role
The Design System Engineer will create a robust design system, implement and maintain frontend components, and mentor other engineers.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 ROLE 

Join us in revolutionizing how we build beautiful, consistent, and accessible user interfaces across our entire product ecosystem. We're seeking a visionary Design System Engineer to bridge the gap between design and engineering, creating a seamless experience for both our users and developers.
As a Design System Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of modern frontend development, crafting a robust, scalable design system that powers our web, mobile, and desktop applications. You'll collaborate closely with world-class designers and engineers to bring our design language to life through code. Your work will directly impact the needs of servicemen and women on the battlefield, contributing to building a stronger, more secure nation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Design, and implement our next-gen design system and component library in React
  • Develop automation tools to migrate our legacy applications to the new design system
  • Expand the design system to mobile and desktop platforms, ensuring a cohesive experience across all devices
  • Support and mentor fellow engineers on frontend engineering best practices
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; or equivalent industry experience
  • Strong experience with React and modern frontend development practices
  • Deep understanding of design systems, component libraries, and design tokens
  • Experience with headless component libraries and the ability to style them effectively
  • Strong skills in developing automation tools for codebase migrations
  • High empathy for your fellow engineers (our customers)
  • Minimum 3 years of frontend development experience
  • U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Have a bias for action and taking ownership. You have a track record of solving a problem if you see one.
  • Strong design sense and ability to collaborate effectively with designers
  • Experience with design system implementation across multiple platforms
  • Familiarity with tools like Figma for design collaboration
  • Experience with mobile and desktop app development
  • Experience with mapping libraries such as Cesium, Mapbox or Open Layers
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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The Company
HQ: Costa Mesa, CA
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Anduril is a defense products company. Unlike most defense companies, we don’t wait for our customers to tell us what they need. We identify problems, privately fund our R&D and sell finished products off the shelf. Ideas are turned into deployed capabilities in months, not years.

Why Work With Us

Thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters.

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