Staff Software Engineer, Software Platform

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Costa Mesa, CA
In-Office
220K-292K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
Transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Role
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will architect scalable systems, provide technical leadership, and deliver impactful software solutions. You will collaborate across teams to enhance an integrated platform and ensure software reliability and maintainability.
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 TEAM
The Lattice Platform is dedicated to building a comprehensive, integrated platform that enables efficient data management, task orchestration, and system-wide interoperability. We develop robust data models, object storage solutions, and SDKs to ensure seamless information flow and data accessibility in Lattice. Our auth system provides secure access control, while our SDKs empower external partners with user-friendly APIs and documentation. By combining these diverse, yet interconnected areas of expertise, we aim to create a powerful, scalable ecosystem that supports autonomous robots, data-driven decision-making, and innovative applications across all war-fighting domains. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a cohesive software infrastructure that drives technological advancement and operational efficiency for Anduril.
WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Deliver well architected systems through clear interfaces across components, code reviews, design reviews and modern software engineering practices
  • Influence software architecture spanning and integrated platform team across several layers: auth, databases, and real-time command & control systems
  • Champion test-ability, portability, monitoring, scalability, reliability, and maintainability as core parts of software delivery
  • Communicate effectively to plan, execute and deliver results across multiple teams and functions
  • Create novel solutions to challenging, real world problems
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship spanning multiple teams (20-30 engineers)
  • Travel up to 10% of time to collaborate with teammates and understand real world operating conditions

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • At least 2+ years architecting systems designed for scale, performance, and non-standard network environments
  • At least 5+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc.
  • 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
  • A bias towards rapid delivery and iteration, extreme ownership, and strong opinions with low ego
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Professional software development lifecycle experience using tools such as version control, CI/CD systems, etc.
  • Experience building software in Go and Rust
  • Experience with industry standard cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and software infrastructure fundamentals (networking, security, distributed systems)
  • Experience with modern build and deployment tooling (e.g. Nix, Terraform)
  • A deep, demonstrated understanding of how computers and networks work, from a single desktop to a multi-cluster cloud node
  • Familiarity with industry standard monitoring, logging, and data management tools and best practices
US Salary Range
$220,000$292,000 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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