Anduril Industries

Senior Software Engineer, API/SDK

Anduril Industries$191K — $253K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering with customer-facing roles.
  • Strong programming skills in languages like Python, Java, Go, or C++.
  • Expertise in distributed systems architecture and API gateway patterns.
  • Experience with CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and DevOps practices.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Track record of designing complex system integrations for enterprises.
  • Familiarity with REST, gRPC, GraphQL, and WebSockets for APIs.
  • Understanding of security frameworks for distributed systems.

Responsibilities

  • Enhance the developer portal for improved partner engagement.
  • Simplify API and SDK exposure for external developers.
  • Build and maintain sample applications and SDKs for partners.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance during partner onboarding.
  • Create proof-of-concept applications showing advanced Lattice capabilities.
  • Collaborate with teams to shape the platform roadmap based on real-world challenges.
  • Conduct technical reviews for partner architectures and suggest optimizations.
  • Troubleshoot integration issues and offer technical support during deployments.
  • Promote best practices for application resilience and performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available at low or no cost to employees.
  • Focus on employee support in health and recovery.
  • Highly competitive equity grants offered as part of compensation.
  • Commitment to investing in employee well-being and growth.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Seattle, WA. In this role, you will work on our developer portal and generated SDKs to enable our partners to write complex technical integrations for the Lattice platform. This position requires deep technical expertise in API design, cloud architecture, and hands-on development experience. If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, enjoy creating great developer ecosystems, and are passionate about creating mission-critical solutions at scale, then this role is for you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Work on our developer portal to enhance partner engagement and streamline the integration process
  • Develop infrastructure to simplify the exposure of APIs and SDKs for external developers.
  • Build and maintain sample applications, SDKs, and technical frameworks that enable partners to implement sophisticated solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership during partner onboarding, guiding their engineering teams through complex integration scenarios.
  • Create proof-of-concept applications and reference architectures that demonstrate advanced Lattice capabilities and integration patterns.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to influence the platform roadmap based on real-world implementation challenges.
  • Conduct technical reviews of partner architectures and provide recommendations for optimization and scalability.
  • Troubleshoot complex integration issues and provide hands-on technical support for mission-critical deployments.
  • Evangelize best practices for building resilient, secure, and performant applications on the Lattice platform.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 8+ years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer with customer-facing responsibilities.
  • Strong programming experience in multiple languages (Python, Java, Go, C++, or similar) with demonstrated ability to build production-grade applications.
  • Deep expertise in distributed systems architecture, including microservices, event-driven architectures, and API gateway patterns.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and DevOps practices.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Proven track record of designing and implementing complex system integrations in enterprise environments.
  • Experience with API technologies including REST, gRPC, GraphQL, and real-time communication protocols (WebSockets, message queues).
  • Strong understanding of security patterns, authentication/authorization frameworks, and data protection in distributed systems.
  • Excellent technical communication skills with the ability to present complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience architecting solutions for defense, aerospace, or other mission-critical industries.
  • Background in edge computing, IoT architectures, or real-time data processing systems.
  • Knowledge of air-gapped environments, offline-first architectures, and high-availability system design.
  • Open source contributions to architectural frameworks or developer tools.
  • Experience mentoring engineering teams and leading technical design reviews.
  • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.


US Salary Range

$191,000-$253,000 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

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