Software Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries•Reston, VA

13h•$129,000 - $171,000

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 Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is a lead provider of highly specialized engineering products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements and shape concepts of operation. We design, develop, and deliver exquisite capability across their mission set using commercially-available and custom hardware and software. We provide critically-needed capabilities that address our customers’ most pressing national security requirements. ABOUT THE JOB We are looking for a Software Engineer (SWE) to join our rapidly-growing team in Reston, Virginia. In this role, you will be responsible for developing full-stack software solutions to challenging technical problems, with responsibilities including but not limited to front-end and back-end development, database management, code refactors, and performance optimization. You will need to work within tight timelines and resource constraints while still delivering a high-quality product.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in full-stack software development
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related STEM field, or equivalent industry experience
Proven ability to quickly onboard, understand, and contribute effectively to large, complex existing codebases and systems
A genuine passion for leveraging technology to solve complex national security challenges in a high-stakes, rapid-development environment
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience working in C#, Typescript/Javascript, or Java.
Direct experience with SQL Server, including schema design, query optimization, and stored procedures.
Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Angular).
Experience in DevOps (CI/CD, containerization, sharding).
Exposure to AI/ML concepts, libraries, or experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into software applications.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy robust full-stack software solutions, spanning front-end user interfaces (e.g., with React/Angular) to resilient back-end services and optimized database interactions (e.g., SQL Server)
Proactively maintain, update, and refactor existing mission-critical software systems to ensure longevity and performance
Actively contribute to software development for critical tasks as needed to meet deadlines
Adhere to software best practices and coding standards, review peer code, interact with version control, maintain build processes, and perform testing
Perform rapid issue triage and in-depth root cause analysis to diagnose and resolve complex system failures in production environments

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.