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Anduril Industries · 2 hours ago

Senior Software Engineer - Mesh Network

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$168K/yr - $252K/yr

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop and maintain software components for Anduril Connect SDWAN, ensuring seamless integration with existing network infrastructures and enhancing communication functionalities.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain software components for Anduril Connect SDWAN, focusing on advanced traffic shaping, prioritization, and enabling complex communications

Implement the link observability and characterization layer that evaluates underlying link details (e.g., tactical radio signal quality, capacity) to drive effective decision-making

Collaborate on integration efforts with existing SDWAN/SDN network gear, ensuring our solutions work fluidly in varied operational environments

Enhance Anduril Connect to support more than basic priority routing (beyond just priority 1 and 2), enabling the system to shape specific types of traffic across designated channels

Leverage the Distributed Service Bus (DSB) to embed richer context into data streams, filtering out low-priority traffic and ensuring high-priority communication continuity

Implement flexible Emissions Control (EMCON) policies to enable users to manage their electromagnetic signature

Work on the Menace platform, enabling a plug-and-play experience where activation delivers immediate, robust connectivity without the need for manual intervention

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including the Menace and networking teams, to ensure alignment of technical strategy and seamless integration of systems

Engage in direct customer discussions, particularly with military and defense clients, to understand their requirements and implement solutions that meet ITAR and security clearance standards

Qualification

RustGoPythonSDWANSDNControl plane developmentData processing architecturesTactical radio systemsTransport-level encryptionNetwork policy deploymentMilitary experienceITAR familiarityDistributed service busTechnical communication

Required

Proficiency in programming languages such as Rust, Go or Python

Strong foundation in networking concepts, including SDWAN and SDN

Experience with control plane development and data processing architectures

Ability to work with tactical radio systems, including understanding underlying parameters like signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and capacity

Familiarity with transport-level encryption and network policy deployment using a mix of SDN/SDWAN technologies

Experience working in military or defense-related environments; ITAR familiarity is a plus

Possession of or ability to obtain necessary security clearances, if required

Preferred

Experience in developing or maintaining systems within a distributed service bus (DSB) or similar data prioritization frameworks

Prior exposure to product ecosystems like Menace, Trellis, or Silvus radios

Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

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.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.