Anduril Industries · 6 hours ago
Manager, Software Engineering
Seattle, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$191K/yr - $253K/yr
8+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. As an Engineering Manager for the Edge Compute and Communication group, you will lead a team of engineers to deliver complex software systems while ensuring quality and mission success through strategic partnerships and agile methodologies.
National DefenseArtificial Intelligence (AI)AerospaceGovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead & Mentor: Manage and grow a team of 10–15 engineers, fostering a high-performance, high-integrity culture focused on mission-critical delivery and rapid iteration
Strategic Partnership: Collaborate closely with product, mission systems, and technical leadership to define team objectives, prioritize work streams, and align with broader Connected Warfare initiatives
Drive Execution: Ensure the timely and reliable delivery of complex software projects by removing impediments, providing the necessary resources, and promoting agile methodologies
Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the primary conduit between your team and senior leadership, communicating status updates, managing expectations, and advocating for your team’s needs
Technical Ownership: Supervise and monitor architecture, design and implementation of features, ensuring they meet quality standards and customer’s requirements. Assist engineers in solving reliability and operational issues
Quality & Process Ownership: Champion best practices in software design, code reviews, testing, and CI/CD processes to ensure robust, scalable, and maintainable systems that are mission-ready
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with technical peers and other teams to support system integration, resolve technical challenges, and continuously improve operational workflows
People Development: Invest in the professional growth of your team through coaching, feedback, and structured career development plans. Cultivate a “whatever it takes” mindset and promote extreme ownership
Operational Insight: Occasionally travel (up to 10% of the time) to work alongside teammates and observe systems in real-world operational settings, ensuring that software solutions address actual field challenges
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience as a software engineering manager, with a proven record of building and leading high-performing teams
8+ years of hands-on software development experience, demonstrating a strong technical foundation in distributed systems, networked applications, Embedded Linux systems or related fields
Deep understanding and coding skills in Go, Rust, C++ or other system programming languages
Successful track record of delivering complex software projects under tight deadlines while managing stakeholder relationships in a matrixed organization
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop talented engineers
Expertise in agile development methodologies and process improvement
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Preferred
Experience managing teams in mission-critical domains such as command and control, robotics, or defense applications
Familiarity with modern DevOps and CI/CD practices
Background in developing software for distributed systems, connected ecosystems and hardware integrations
Experience working within or closely with multi-domain operation teams
A deep understanding of networking, security, and system integration challenges in high-stakes environments
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.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
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.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
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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