Anduril Industries · 19 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer, Software Platform
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$220K/yr - $292K/yr
5+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through innovative technology. The Staff Software Engineer will lead the development of a comprehensive software platform, ensuring efficient data management and interoperability while providing technical leadership across multiple teams.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Deliver well architected systems through clear interfaces across components, code reviews, design reviews and modern software engineering practices
Influence software architecture spanning and integrated platform team across several layers: auth, databases, and real-time command & control systems
Champion test-ability, portability, monitoring, scalability, reliability, and maintainability as core parts of software delivery
Communicate effectively to plan, execute and deliver results across multiple teams and functions
Create novel solutions to challenging, real world problems
Provide technical leadership and mentorship spanning multiple teams (20-30 engineers)
Travel up to 10% of time to collaborate with teammates and understand real world operating conditions
Qualification
Required
At least 2+ years architecting systems designed for scale, performance, and non-standard network environments
At least 5+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc
Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases
A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact
A bias towards rapid delivery and iteration, extreme ownership, and strong opinions with low ego
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance
Preferred
Professional software development lifecycle experience using tools such as version control, CI/CD systems, etc
Experience building software in Go and Rust
Experience with industry standard cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and software infrastructure fundamentals (networking, security, distributed systems)
Experience with modern build and deployment tooling (e.g. Nix, Terraform)
A deep, demonstrated understanding of how computers and networks work, from a single desktop to a multi-cluster cloud node
Familiarity with industry standard monitoring, logging, and data management tools and best practices
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.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
XPRIZEAlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders Fund
2026-01-29Grant· $0.15M
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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