Anduril Industries

Staff Software Engineer, Developer Platform

Anduril Industries$220K — $292K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in engineering with platform engineering experience and strong understanding of development workflows.
  • Proficient in Golang for developing and integrating tools within Anduril's system.
  • Strong Python skills for data analysis and visualization in Palantir's Foundry.
  • Ability to rapidly learn new technologies across multiple domains.
  • Self-directed with an entrepreneurial mindset to innovate and elevate development processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead efforts to enhance release systems and developer tooling in Anduril's Software Factory.
  • Architect AI-driven automation solutions to boost productivity and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Design and implement data infrastructure for effective KPI tracking.
  • Collaborate with mission engineering leaders to monitor and drive strategic KPIs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage with low costs for US roles; full premium coverage for UK and AUS roles.
  • Generous PTO plans with additional caregiver and wellness leave options.
  • Family planning support, covering fertility treatments and adoption resources.
  • 24/7 access to mental health resources and additional work-life services.
  • Annual reimbursement for professional development and learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

The Developer Platform team serves as the backbone of Anduril's engineering ecosystem, building critical infrastructure that enables teams to deliver mission-critical defense systems. On this team you would optimize release pipelines and CI/CD workflows powering Anduril's Software Factories across the US, Australia, and UK. You'll develop productivity-enhancing tools like our Golang-based dx CLI and architect data infrastructure for actionable engineering metrics and KPIs. Your work will directly impact the productivity across the entire software engineering ecosystem, creating a foundation that scales with Anduril's growth and supports its mission of solving critical defense challenges through advanced technology.
WHAT YOU'll DO
  • Lead engineering efforts across release systems, developer tooling, and the broader Anduril Software Factory to optimize release pipelines and development workflows.
  • Architect scalable AI-powered automation solutions that increase developer productivity while maintaining the highest standards of quality and security for mission-critical defense systems.
  • Design and implement robust data infrastructure to effectively instrument our diverse business lines
  • Partner with Heads of Mission Engineering to define and track critical KPIs that drive strategic decision-making
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 5+ years in an engineering setting, with platform engineering experience and a deep understanding of development workflows. You have experience working on developer tools, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation, preferably in environments that reward initiative, creativity, and independent problem-solving with a demonstrable track record of maintaining complex software systems.
  • Strong Golang chops needed to create integrations with other Anduril services, and improve our popular dx tool
  • Strong Python experience for creating, analyzing, and visualizing complex datasets in Palantir's Foundry product
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to unfamiliar technologies across multiple domains
  • Self-directed, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and craft innovative solutions. The roadmap is ours to create and execute on.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Exceptional systems thinking with meticulous attention to detail, outstanding communication, and project management skills
  • Proficiency with TypeScript/React for developing lightweight UI solutions
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
  • Proven track record in fast-paced startup environments


US Salary Range

$220,000-$292,000 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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