Software Engineering Manager

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

3d

About The Position

Anduril is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Applications team within its Connected Factory organization. Connected Factory connects people, robots, and systems across Anduril’s smart factories. Its Applications team builds software products used by factory-floor employees and enterprise teams, while the Platform team builds the underlying infrastructure, edge, and data services.

The manager will own a portfolio of applications that turn factory data into useful tools, including digital twin applications such as an asset management system for tracking equipment, tooling, and fixtures throughout their lifecycles; a live factory digital twin for planning, monitoring, and decision-making; and smart tool connectivity that integrates connected tools, test equipment, and other instrumented devices into manufacturing workflows. The role works closely with Connected Factory Platform, Manufacturing, Automation, and Quality teams to solve operational problems and scale products across Anduril’s growing factory footprint.

The ideal candidate has experience building user-facing software on data-heavy, hardware-connected systems; leading and growing engineering teams; and working in fast-paced, greenfield environments. The role includes leading the team, guiding application design, integrating software with robotics and operational technology, delivering digital twin applications, and promoting operational and engineering excellence.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on software development experience in a modern programming language such as Python, TypeScript, or Java.
• At least 2 years leading engineers as a manager or technical lead.
• Use AI tools to accelerate development, improve code quality, and increase team productivity.
• Exposure to systems bridging IT and OT, including IoT protocols and edge computing, with attention to reliability, security, and scalability.
• Familiarity with data collection, processing, and reporting for factory infrastructure.
• Strong foundations in infrastructure, data systems, and API-driven design.
• Ability to mentor engineers, coordinate cross-functional work, and deliver results in complex environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with product, other cross-functional teams, and customers.
• Ability to translate between technical and operational stakeholders to drive clarity and alignment.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, greenfield environments where new standards are being established.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to robotics, industrial automation, or real-time data streaming.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers building core Connected Factory applications.
• Own team planning, prioritization, and delivery, and keep commitments clear and visible to stakeholders.
• Hire, onboard, and develop engineers through regular coaching and feedback.
• Work with product to guide the design of applications that support smart manufacturing.
• Work with Automation, Manufacturing, and IT teams to integrate software with robotics and operational technology.
• Help build tools for simulation, orchestration, and monitoring of production environments.
• Own the vision and delivery of digital twin applications that provide accurate, real-time representations of equipment, tooling, and factories.
• Partner with technicians, automation teams, and robotics teams to enable efficient human-machine collaboration.
• Drive operational and engineering excellence across the team’s services.
• Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, described as comprehensive and competitive and available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed