Staff Software Engineer, Software Platform

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. WHY WE’RE HERE: The Lattice Platform is dedicated to building a comprehensive, integrated platform that enables efficient data management, task orchestration, and system-wide interoperability. We develop robust data models, object storage solutions, and SDKs to ensure seamless information flow and data accessibility in Lattice. Our auth system provides secure access control, while our SDKs empower external partners with user-friendly APIs and documentation. By combining these diverse, yet interconnected areas of expertise, we aim to create a powerful, scalable ecosystem that supports autonomous robots, data-driven decision-making, and innovative applications across all war-fighting domains. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a cohesive software infrastructure that drives technological advancement and operational efficiency for Anduril. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Deliver well-architected systems through clear interfaces across components, code reviews, design reviews, and modern software engineering practices Influence software architecture spanning and integrated platform team across several layers: auth, databases, and real-time command & control systems Champion test-ability, portability, monitoring, scalability, reliability, and maintainability as core parts of software delivery Communicate effectively to plan, execute, and deliver results across multiple teams and functions Create novel solutions to challenging, real-world problems Provide technical leadership and mentorship spanning multiple teams (20-30 engineers) Travel up to 10% of time to collaborate with teammates and understand real-world operating conditions REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: At least 2+ years architecting systems designed for scale, performance, and non-standard network environments At least 5+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc. Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact A bias towards rapid delivery and iteration, extreme ownership, and strong opinions with low ego Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Professional software development lifecycle experience using tools such as version control, CI/CD systems, etc. Experience building software in Go and Rust Experience with industry-standard cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and software infrastructure fundamentals (networking, security, distributed systems) Experience with modern build and deployment tooling (e.g., Nix, Terraform) A deep, demonstrated understanding of how computers and networks work, from a single desktop to a multi-cluster cloud node Familiarity with industry-standard monitoring, logging, and data management tools and best practices Anduril offers a highly competitive salary range of $188,000 - $282,000 USD, as well as top-tier benefits, including platinum healthcare benefits, basic life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance, and extremely generous company holiday calendar. Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law.

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