Senior Software Engineer, Platform

Anduril Industries•Seattle, WA

7h•$191,000 - $253,000

About The Position

We are looking for multiple Senior Software Engineers to join our rapidly growing platform team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the foundational systems that power Anduril's defense technology products. You will build infrastructure, platform services, and integration components that enable our entire engineering organization to operate efficiently at scale. This will require expertise in various programming languages, system architecture, and collaborative problem-solving. If you are someone who is self-motivated, holds yourself to high standards, and thrives in a low-structure, high-autonomy environment, then this role is for you.

Requirements

7+ years working in an engineering environment: a startup (or startup-like environment), engineering school, etc.
5+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Go, C++, Rust, Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, etc.
Experience designing, developing, and integrating software for infra, cloud, web, autonomy, robotic applications
Demonstrated ability to build platform and infrastructure tooling
Experience working with customers to deliver novel software capabilities
Strong collaboration skills, particularly in the autonomy domain
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience building or inventing something: an app, a website, game, or startup
Professional software development lifecycle experience using tools such as version control, CI/CD systems, etc.
Experience building scalable backend software systems with various data storage and processing requirements
Deep understanding of how computers and networks work, from a single desktop to a multi-cluster cloud node
Experience with industry standard cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), CI/CD tools, and software infrastructure fundamentals
Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases
Experience implementing robot or autonomous vehicle testing frameworks in HITL environments
Experience with modern build and deployment tooling (e.g., NixOS, Terraform)
Experience designing complex software systems and iterating upon designs via technical design reviews
Familiarity with industry standard monitoring, logging, and data management tools and best practices
A bias towards rapid delivery and iteration

Responsibilities

Design and implement core infrastructure components that support Anduril's defense technology applications
Develop platform services that enable other software engineers to scale their output
Work with simulation, data management, compute infrastructure, and networking technologies
Collaborate with customers to deliver novel software capabilities
Partner with team members in the autonomy domain to create technologies and processes
Enable users to safely and rapidly develop and deploy autonomous systems at scale
Participate in technical design reviews and architecture discussions
Implement robust monitoring, logging, and data management solutions

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.