Anduril Industries

2026 Early Career Software Engineer

Anduril Industries$115K — $135K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Pursuing or completed a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.
  • 3 months to 2 years of relevant technical experience, including internships.
  • Familiar with algorithms, data structures, cloud infrastructure, and front-end frameworks.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as C++, Go, Rust, Java, and Python.
  • Desire to work on impactful software and applications.
  • Must qualify as a U.S. Person for information security reasons.

Responsibilities

  • Support software solutions for customers and stakeholders.
  • Write and enhance code to scale mission capabilities.
  • Collaborate with teams to plan, build, and test functionalities.
  • Create metrics for debugging and monitoring purposes.
  • Triage technical issues and orchestrate solutions.
  • Engage in meaningful projects while learning from seasoned professionals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits at low to no cost for U.S. roles.
  • Generous PTO and holiday calendar including a December hiatus.
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
  • Broad family planning and parenting support services.
  • 24/7 mental health resources and additional life services.
  • Professional development stipend available to employees.
  • Daily meals and stocked kitchens in many offices.
  • Relocation assistance for eligible roles.
  • 401(k) retirement plan options available in the U.S.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for Software Engineers to join our rapidly growing team! These roles are targeted to start on a quarterly basis beginning in 2026. We hire self-motivated people, those who hold a higher bar for themselves than anyone else could hold for them. If you are eager to solve tough problems, then this role might be for you!
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Support the software solutions that are deployed to customers and key stakeholders.
  • Write code to improve products and scale the mission capability to more customers.
  • Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality.
  • Create and analyze metrics that are leveraged for debugging and monitoring.
  • Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next-steps.
  • Work on real, meaningful projects and learn from experienced professionals along the way.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must be pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
  • 3 months - 2 years of technical work to include technical internship and able to start full time in 2026.
  • Familiarity with algorithms, data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.
  • Proficiency in a variety of programming languages such as C++, Go, Rust, Java, and Python.
  • A desire to work on software and applications that have real-world impact.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Have a bias for action. If you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it.
  • Be naturally curious about the technologies and tools you use.
  • Low-ego, high ownership, and mission oriented.

US Salary Range

$115,000-$135,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Anduril Industries

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar 2026 Early Career Software Engineer jobs: