Staff Software Engineer, Software Platform

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 Lattice Platform is dedicated to building a comprehensive, integrated platform that enables efficient data management, task orchestration, and system-wide interoperability. We develop robust data models, object storage solutions, and SDKs to ensure seamless information flow and data accessibility in Lattice. Our auth system provides secure access control, while our SDKs empower external partners with user-friendly APIs and documentation. By combining these diverse, yet interconnected areas of expertise, we aim to create a powerful, scalable ecosystem that supports autonomous robots, data-driven decision-making, and innovative applications across all war-fighting domains. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a cohesive software infrastructure that drives technological advancement and operational efficiency for Anduril.

Requirements

At least 2+ years architecting systems designed for scale, performance, and non-standard network environments
At least 5+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc.
Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases
A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact
A bias towards rapid delivery and iteration, extreme ownership, and strong opinions with low ego
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Professional software development lifecycle experience using tools such as version control, CI/CD systems, etc.
Experience building software in Go and Rust
Experience with industry standard cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and software infrastructure fundamentals (networking, security, distributed systems)
Experience with modern build and deployment tooling (e.g. Nix, Terraform)
A deep, demonstrated understanding of how computers and networks work, from a single desktop to a multi-cluster cloud node
Familiarity with industry standard monitoring, logging, and data management tools and best practices

Responsibilities

Deliver well architected systems through clear interfaces across components, code reviews, design reviews and modern software engineering practices
Influence software architecture spanning and integrated platform team across several layers: auth, databases, and real-time command & control systems
Champion test-ability, portability, monitoring, scalability, reliability, and maintainability as core parts of software delivery
Communicate effectively to plan, execute and deliver results across multiple teams and functions
Create novel solutions to challenging, real world problems
Provide technical leadership and mentorship spanning multiple teams (20-30 engineers)
Travel up to 10% of time to collaborate with teammates and understand real world operating conditions

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.