Senior Manager, Software Engineering (Sand Table)

Anduril Industries•Seattle, WA

About The Position

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 Sand Table team at Anduril develops our revolutionary platform for visualizing future defense scenarios. We transform massive amounts of data into an intuitive, interactive 3D command center, serving as the visual interface for mission simulations, a key business development tool, and a powerful demonstration of our advanced capabilities to government and military leaders. We take ambitious ideas from concept to completion, building the core with high-performance C++ and enabling rapid feature expansion through modern scripting and plugin frameworks. The Sand Table team manages the complex logistics for delivering flawless augmented reality demonstrations in headset to critical stakeholders. As a cross-functional group of builders, strategists, and operators, we combine the creative energy of a top game studio with the rigorous discipline of national security to shape how the future of defense is visualized and understood.

Requirements

Proven experience managing and leading a team of 5+ engineers, with responsibility for hiring and performance management
10+ years of professional programming experience, with deep expertise in C++ and modern software engineering principles
Shipped at least one AAA game title or equivalent real-time simulation product in a senior or lead engineering capacity
Experience owning the technical side of a product roadmap, working closely with Product and Design to translate vision into an executable plan
A track record of architecting and delivering solutions to complex, open-ended technical challenges in large codebases
Solid understanding of 3D math and real-time rendering concepts
Excellent spoken and written communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Linux or console platform development experience
Experience with low-level systems, performance optimization, and memory management
Experience building tools or visualization clients for complex simulation systems

Responsibilities

Lead and Mentor: Manage and grow a team of 5+ software engineers, fostering a culture of high performance, technical excellence, and collaboration. You will be responsible for the team's composition, including hiring, performance management, and career development.
Drive Technical Strategy: Partner with Product Management, Design leadership, and other key stakeholders to define the product vision. You will own the technical roadmap, validating capabilities and mapping out timelines to turn ambitious concepts into reality.
Solve Ambiguous Problems: Tackle complex, non-well-defined problems at the intersection of real-time graphics, data simulation, and user interaction. You will spearhead the architecture and design of robust, scalable solutions.
Be a Hands-On Contributor: Remain deeply technical and lead by example. You are expected to contribute directly to the C++ codebase, conduct rigorous code reviews, and provide architectural guidance to solve our most challenging technical problems.
Ensure System Excellence: Uphold and improve client stability by diagnosing and resolving defects. Drive the analysis and optimization of both memory and performance in systems that scale from high-end desktops to mobile AR platforms.
Mitigate Technical Risk: Proactively identify technical risks and architect elegant solutions, collaborating with broader engineering groups across Anduril to ensure our success.

Benefits

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.