Anduril Industries · 2 hours ago
Senior Manager, Software Engineering (Game Development)
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$220K/yr - $292K/yr
10+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. In this role, you will lead the engineering team responsible for developing a revolutionary platform for visualizing defense scenarios, managing a team of engineers to drive technical strategy and solve complex problems.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage and grow a team of 5+ software engineers, fostering a culture of high performance, technical excellence, and collaboration
Partner with Product Management, Design leadership, and other key stakeholders to define the product vision
Own the technical roadmap, validating capabilities and mapping out timelines to turn ambitious concepts into reality
Tackle complex, non-well-defined problems at the intersection of real-time graphics, data simulation, and user interaction
Spearhead the architecture and design of robust, scalable solutions
Remain deeply technical and lead by example
Contribute directly to the C++ codebase, conduct rigorous code reviews, and provide architectural guidance to solve our most challenging technical problems
Uphold and improve client stability by diagnosing and resolving defects
Drive the analysis and optimization of both memory and performance in systems that scale from high-end desktops to mobile AR platforms
Proactively identify technical risks and architect elegant solutions, collaborating with broader engineering groups across Anduril to ensure our success
Qualification
Required
Proven experience managing and leading a team of 5+ engineers, with responsibility for hiring and performance management
10+ years of professional programming experience, with deep expertise in C++ and modern software engineering principles
Shipped at least one AAA game title or equivalent real-time simulation product in a senior or lead engineering capacity
Experience owning the technical side of a product roadmap, working closely with Product and Design to translate vision into an executable plan
A track record of architecting and delivering solutions to complex, open-ended technical challenges in large codebases
Solid understanding of 3D math and real-time rendering concepts
Excellent spoken and written communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred
Linux or console platform development experience
Experience with low-level systems, performance optimization, and memory management
Experience building tools or visualization clients for complex simulation 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.
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
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