Anduril Industries · 8 hours ago
Director Software Engineering, Developer Platform and Infrastructure
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$228K/yr - $342K/yr
10+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company committed to transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. As the Head of Developer Platform and Infrastructure, you will lead a diverse team of software engineers, drive the strategic vision for the Developer Platform, and ensure robust platform abstractions and internal tooling to enhance productivity and scalability.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a diverse team of software engineers and technical leaders
Own, drive, and execute strategic vision and technical roadmap for Developer Platform
Own building the heartbeat & rhythm of releases of the Developer Platform to most efficiently enable Anduril to leverage & move fast to deliver products. Enable key stakeholders with a best in class Developer Platform
Drive architectural alignment and ensure robust, scalable platform abstractions and internal tooling
Foster strong collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, including product managers, infrastructure teams, and engineering leadership
Coordinate across all of Software Platform to create optimized flow of many software products into a scalable release methodology
Oversee technical excellence, reliability, and scalability of internal software platforms and services
Champion best practices in software development, DevOps, security, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in senior management or leadership roles
Proven track record leading software platform teams, developing internal tooling, and platform-level abstractions
Strong technical background in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and platform design
Deep proficiency in software engineering principles & architecture especially API's, microservices and service-oriented architecture (SOA). Experience with programming languages (Rust, Go, Python, C++, React, or similar)
Deep proficiency in Data architectures & experience with Data platforms. DB experience with SQL/NoSQL
Demonstrated success managing teams across multiple complex projects and initiatives
Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills with cross-functional teams
Fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and innovation within the team
Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements
Ability to align Developer Platform, Release, & Automation initiatives with business goals and drive measurable results
Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, etc.), and modern DevOps practices
Proficiency in DevOps tools, practices, and principles (CI/CD, automation, Testing, QA, etc.)
Experience with risk management and security best practices
Developing and implementing robust rollback plans to quickly recover from issues and minimize the impact of problematic releases
Implementing monitoring and observability solutions to track application performance, infrastructure health, & key metrics
Analyzing data and identifying areas for process improvement and optimization to enhance software delivery speed and reliability
Advocating for cost efficiency throughout the software development lifecycle, optimizing cloud resource utilization, and enforcing governance policies
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
Experience scaling and managing large-scale developer infrastructure and enterprise-grade platforms
Familiarity with authentication, authorization systems, fine-grained permissions, and security practices
Background in automated testing methodologies, AI-driven testing, and advanced CI/CD tooling
Experience driving platform innovation and adoption across large organizations
Experience with embedded systems & building software that can be deployed on physical products. Experience with NixOs, pushing firmware updates, drivers, boot sequences, etc
Experience with building & deploying SDK's
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Available depending on role eligibility.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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2026-01-11
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