Anduril Industries

Staff Analytics Engineer

Anduril Industries$191K — $253K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in analytics, data engineering or consultancy highly preferred.
  • 2+ years in a leadership role with demonstrated process ownership.
  • Experience managing teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Proven record of cross-functional technical initiatives with measurable business impact.
  • Hands-on experience with data stack tools like dbt, Redshift, Looker/Tableau, and Palantir Foundry.
  • Ability to develop robust data models tailored for start-up conditions.
  • Capable of clearly communicating complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Guide and mentor direct reports while actively contributing as an individual contributor.
  • Manage complete data workflows aligning with business outcomes beyond the data warehouse.
  • Lead the development of Anduril's ontology across various domains such as Finance and Supply Chain.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to gather requirements and develop secure data models.
  • Identify data-related problems and innovate solutions in partnership with the organization.
  • Serve as a trusted resource to leadership for effective organizational operations.
  • Oversee the implementation of analytics tools and platforms like Palantir Foundry and SQLMesh.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at minimal cost for US employees.
  • Income protection coverage including life and disability insurance for all employees.
  • Highly competitive PTO with December holiday hiatus and caregiver leave.
  • Support for family planning with resources for fertility treatments and adoption.
  • Free 24/7 access to mental health resources and work-life services.
  • Annual reimbursement for professional development opportunities.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits based on the employee's region.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

The Analytics team is responsible for modeling our internal data into reusable entities that generalize how Anduril operates. From those entities we build workflows, dashboards, and metrics that drive better and faster decision-making. You will work with stakeholders from across the company to understand how Anduril functions and model our data to create the digital twin of our operations. The Analytics space is engrained in our team's DNA, as we regularly discuss shifts in the industry and keep up with the top relevant blogs. If this culture and Anduril's mission speaks to you, you've found the right place.
ABOUT THE JOB

We're looking for people who love delivering value with data - defining ontologies and writing the code that puts them into action. You prioritize velocity and are interested in pushing the frontiers of what analytics can do within an organization - think data applications rather than just dashboards. As a Staff Engineer, you should be a player-coach; your role is to set an example for your team and define what great looks like while also being their advocate & mentor. Your leadership should take a high performing team on towards the next level.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • There is no such thing as a pure manager at Anduril - you'll demonstrate your ability to be both an IC and a people manager.
  • Become the Trusted Partner for end to end date flows - your job doesn't end at the boundary of the data warehouse but instead in the business outcome.
  • Become an expert in the domain areas of your direct reports and provide them guidance, mentorship, and support.
  • Lead the building of Anduril's ontology for a specific domain such as Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, People, and Sustainment
  • Collaborate with stakeholders, collecting requirements, and writing the code that results in Secure, Timely, Accurate, Trusted, and Extensible Data Models
  • Seek out problems that can be solved with data and proactively work with the organization to make it a reality
  • Become a trusted resource for Anduril leadership in helping them run their organizations more effectively
  • Palantir Foundry is our central hub for data driven applications, visualizations and large scale data analysis across the Anduril org. We manage a large user base and provide true data self service at scale.
  • We use SQLMesh for data transformations, giving our engineers the ability to work with SQL while enjoying software engineering best practices like version control, testing, and CI/CD for data pipelines.
  • For querying data, we utilize Athena, an aws serverless solution that allows our team to run analytics directly on our data lake without managing infrastructure.
  • We've implemented Apache Iceberg as our table format, providing advanced data management capabilities like schema evolution and time travel queries.
  • We use Flyte for orchestration. It is a highly scalable, kubernetes native modern orchestration platform similar to Airflow or Dagster.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 6+ years of experience in the analytics ecosystem - Analytics Engineer, Data Engineer or Analyst / Consultant with a strong engineering background
  • 2+ years in a Lead role, demonstrating autonomy and process ownership
  • Experience managing a team in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
  • Track record of leading cross-functional technical initiatives with measurable business impact
  • Experience working with sensitive data and maintaining security protocols
  • Experience with data stack tools: dbt, Redshift, Looker/Tableau, Palantir Foundry
  • Ability to build world-class data models in a fast, start-up environment
  • Demonstrated aptitude for strategic partnerships and communication with non-technical Stakeholders
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance


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:

Healthcare Benefits
  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional 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
  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

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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