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Anduril Industries · 2 months ago

Senior Software Engineer, Backend Core Platform

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Maritime Digital Production team, you will build core services and data pipelines that connect various aspects of the digital shipbuilding ecosystem, collaborating with multiple teams to enhance production workflows.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
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Responsibilities

Design and Implement Backend Services: Develop high-performance backend services to support the core platform, ensuring scalability and reliability
Database Management: Design and maintain databases ensuring high throughput and efficient data access
API Development: Create and maintain APIs to facilitate seamless integration with front-end applications and third-party systems
Optimize Performance: Monitor and optimize system performance to ensure minimum latency and maximum efficiency
Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with front-end developers, data engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive and robust solutions
Maintain Documentation: Write comprehensive documentation to support ongoing development and maintenance of backend services

Qualification

Backend programming languagesDatabase management systemsRESTful API designCloud platformsContainerizationOrchestrationSoftware development best practicesMicroservices architectureHigh-throughput data processingMonitoringLogging toolsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

Proficiency in backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go)
Experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
Understanding of software development best practices, including version control, testing, and CI/CD
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, particularly with interfacing with ERP, MES and PLM systems
Familiarity with microservices architecture
Knowledge of high-throughput data processing and real-time data handling
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK Stack)

Benefits

Healthcare 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.

Company

Anduril Industries

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Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.25B
Key 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

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Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
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Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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