Anduril Industries · 1 month ago
Senior Software Engineering Manager
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$190K/yr - $252K/yrAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Software Engineering Manager will lead high-stakes customer programs and enhance engineering capabilities, focusing on developing UAV solutions for modern battlespaces.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define a vision and develop a strategy for maturing our delivery model, weaving together customer intent, technical roadmap and Anduril’s desired outcomes into a long-term roadmap for the Altius business line strategy
Strengthen and grow a dedicated software discipline around the end to end delivery of complex customer projects here at Anduril
Effectively lead and execute complex customer programs while managing customer spend, transitioning them from R&D to production while working with the executive team
Build and run a portfolio of software-driven programs that span major customer/capital spend AND/OR self-funded IRAD to advance an objective, or support customer exercises
Effectively lead, manage, and execute - from early stage system design, and technical evaluations to later stage software development, system integration, testing and deployment and management of a potentially large number of engineers, spanning from embedded robotic software to Command and Control (C2) and simulation(s)
Attract, retain, and grow top talent in software/Robotics engineering
Qualification
Required
Deep understanding of unmanned aircraft and/or autonomous robotics systems
Proven ability to drive rigorous software development, validation and verification in a dynamic and high-pace delivery environment
Lead the Designed → Built → Delivered experience of software from prototype to production
Engineering product background and experience building a technical product
Significant customer-facing experience (ie. strong inter-personal skills / executive gravitas) leading high profile and high stakes programs where success, and associated revenue collection, is tied to complete program success
Track record of transitioning to production while doing R&D
Experience creating teams and org strategy focusing them around a common vision and goals
Bachelor's degree in Robotics/software engineering or equivalent experience in a relevant field. Strong preference for Software/Robotics
Experience working cross-functionally with different stakeholders and engineering/product disciplines to deliver on company's objectives
Managing complex personalities, high profile individuals and different relationships across government, services, commands or countries
Ability to decompose complex problems and define scope, timelines and milestones
Managed major customer/capital spend on programs that required large numbers of engineers
Proven history of managing multiple enterprise-scale partners
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD clearance
Preferred
Software-centric background with experience in integration(s) within 3rd party systems
Experience in a senior role leading air vehicle programs from initial concept through test and delivery to customers
Software and hardware systems experience
Experience with Command & Control systems
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
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
Founded in 2017
1001-5000 employees
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
Recent News
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2026-01-11
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