Manager, Security Software Engineering

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

As a Manager of Software Security Engineering, you will be responsible for leading and managing a software security engineering team responsible for delivering reusable, foundational security components in Anduril’s products. The ideal candidate has a background in firmware or software engineering, with a focus on platform security. They will be able to implement critical security tooling in collaboration with other engineering teams to build resiliency into our products.

Requirements

Possesses both strategic vision and technical depth, maintaining active involvement in security architecture and implementation
Proficient with one or more programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Golang, Rust, Python)
Regularly builds, tests, and delivers production-ready internal tools, platforms, or infrastructure
Experience working with embedded and/or Linux systems
Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally: gathering requirements from non-engineering stakeholders, translating business needs into technical plans, and driving execution
Strong and professional communication skills (written and verbal)
Demonstrated commitment to practical, mission-enabling security solutions
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience building endpoint detection and response solutions
Experience building factory automation for secure key handling/provisioning
Experience with programmable logic devices and their development tools
Background in product or platform security.
Exposure to compliance frameworks and automating them.
Track record of building and retaining high-performing engineering teams

Responsibilities

Lead and grow a team of software engineers within the Product Security org to develop and mature the security tooling roadmap
Set technical direction and roadmaps for architecture, design, and implementation of security features that span all Anduril products.
Collaborate and build solutions with engineering and security teams to meet and exceed industry-standard security goals
Balance long-term platform investments with fast high leverage projects
Ensure reliable delivery of complex software projects
Establish engineering standards for code quality, testing, and operational excellence within the team
Manage career development, hiring, and performance for team members