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Anduril Industries · 14 hours ago

Senior Software Engineer, Nix

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$191K/yr - $253K/yr

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, improving, and maintaining the core package set that supports software distribution throughout the company, while also providing expertise and training in Nix usage.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintain an internal package set in order to enable software distribution across the company for development, hosted services, and embedded devices

Package open-source and proprietary software components using Nix

Improve developer ergonomics by defining Nix usage standards, creating tooling support, and integrating with developer workflows

Provide assistance, training, and mentorship to other team members

Qualification

NixNixpkgsNixOSFunctional programmingRustC++GoPythonCloud computingContinuous integrationHaskellTechnical design reviewMonitoring toolsLogging toolsData managementRapid delivery

Required

Proficiency with Nix, Nixpkgs, NixOS, and functional programming generally

Deep understanding of how build systems and packaging ecosystems work

Ability to dive into large and complicated systems, and use Nix to improve them

Experience with one or more of the following languages: Rust, C++, Go, Python, Haskell

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

Experience with managing cloud computing resources (eg: AWS)

Experience with modern build and deployment tooling, and continuous integration (e.g. NixOS, Terraform)

Experience designing complex software systems, and iterating upon designs via a technical design review process

Familiarity with industry standard monitoring, logging, and data management tools and best practices

A bias towards rapid delivery and iteration

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.