Anduril Industries
Maritime - Manager, Software Engineering
Anduril Industries, Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Maritime - Manager, Software Engineering
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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 realtime, 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.
About The Team Anduril’s Maritime Division has assembled a diverse team of experts in software, robotics, artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and data analysis to create software and hardware solutions that radically evolve the capabilities of our customers. We are fielding the next generation of autonomous systems to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of maritime operations. Anduril has brought to market a unique, ultra‑long‑range, full‑ocean‑depth underwater vessel platform and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "small" to "extra‑large" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on billion‑dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot‑as‑a‑Service (RaaS) AUV operations.
We are seeking to sustain our early successes with deep investment in an expanded product portfolio. These products, including Dive‑XL, Dive‑LD, Copperhead, Seabed Sentry, and other unannounced systems, will deliver a coherent system‑of‑systems, enabling the end‑to‑end conduct of a variety of autonomous missions in the maritime domain. If you are passionate about solving problems that have real impact and working on systems that directly contribute to achieving national strategic priorities, we want you to join Anduril’s Maritime Division and help us build the future of defense capability.
About The Job Software Engineering Managers independently lead teams to deliver a variety of software integrated into our products. This includes autonomy, simulation, data processing, payload integration, and off‑board command and control or decision support. We expect Software Engineering Managers to demonstrate end‑to‑end outcome ownership of a major system within an integrated product, and the team responsible for building and maintaining it. Software Engineering Managers contribute as a team lead to the rapid architecting, design, delivery, support, and evolution of next‑generation autonomous platforms through their entire product life‑cycle.
What You’ll Do
Empathize with end‑users and drive solutions that balance their needs with external constraints, restrictions and requirements in a multi‑stakeholder environment
Be accountable for software enabled solutions that are deployed to customers, optimizing for the delivery of value to the end‑user
Collaborate with your Technical Lead to architect scalable software that rapidly delivers capability beyond the scope of current platforms, with a clear path for both architecture and capability evolution over time
Co‑ordinate your team's roadmap and execution with other teams across Anduril, with the aim of developing components that are re‑usable across multiple Anduril product lines
Contribute to the design, implementation and execution of development processes for the initial delivery and subsequent iteration of vehicle and mission software, including full lifecycle testing, monitoring and operation
Manage a 6‑18 month roadmap for your team, nested within broader organisational roadmap
Manage an allocated budget for your team
Manage programmatic risk for your team, and collaborate with your Technical Lead to manage technical risk, including sound and timely decision making
Lead by example as a technically competent, trustworthy, and accountable team lead
Communicate organisational vision, strategy, and direction to your team.
Define, document, gain consensus for, and communicate appropriate goals and plans for your team, derived from broader organisational vision, strategy, and priorities
Build your team through mentoring, professional development, career management, and collaboration with Anduril’s recruiting and people functions
Work as a leader of a multi‑disciplinary engineering team of 4‑10 members, including as a mentor and manager for Engineers from differing backgrounds
Report to a manager who may or may not have a background in software engineering
Travel to co‑locate with end‑users and/or other teams up to 20% of the time
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience
Experience in a management position within a high performing technology organization
Extensive professional experience working as a Software Engineer with one or more domains and/or technologies of expertise
Capacity to lead a team that works holistically on software enabled capabilities up and down the software stack and through lifecycle through design, implementation, operation and sustainment
Capacity to act as the owner for a software system, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team co‑ordination, design, implementation management, sustainment and evolution
Capacity learn and grow individually, while mentoring team members effectively, building team cohesion and capacity
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a senior role for the delivery of a military mission system and/or autonomous vehicle
Experience writing backend services or embedded software in C, C++, Rust and/or Go
Experience writing frontend applications using Typescript and React
Experience working with a RTOS
Experience with the design, implementation and operation of horizontally scaled cloud technologies
Experience with the design, implementation and support of embedded software, particularly in the field of robotics
Experience with modeling and simulation
Familiarity with communications busses and protocols (e.g. CAN, CANFD, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI, QSPI, I2C, Ethernet, ARINC‑825, ARINC‑429, MIL‑STD‑1553, etc).
Experience with development of high assurance safety critical software, including with DO‑178, IEC 61508, or similar standards
Experience in design and development of embedded applications in autonomous vehicle software systems.
Experience in developing interfaces to sensors and actuators.
Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
Familiarity with navigation and communications systems.
Experience within the product delivery lifecycle including manufacturing, system acceptance, deployment, and sustainment.
Familiarity with Systems Engineering concepts
Desire to learn and grow into other roles that require experience as a Software Engineering Manager, such as Senior Software Engineering Manager
US Salary Range $208,000—$276,000 USD
Healthcare Benefits 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:
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.
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
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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 realtime, 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.
About The Team Anduril’s Maritime Division has assembled a diverse team of experts in software, robotics, artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and data analysis to create software and hardware solutions that radically evolve the capabilities of our customers. We are fielding the next generation of autonomous systems to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of maritime operations. Anduril has brought to market a unique, ultra‑long‑range, full‑ocean‑depth underwater vessel platform and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "small" to "extra‑large" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on billion‑dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot‑as‑a‑Service (RaaS) AUV operations.
We are seeking to sustain our early successes with deep investment in an expanded product portfolio. These products, including Dive‑XL, Dive‑LD, Copperhead, Seabed Sentry, and other unannounced systems, will deliver a coherent system‑of‑systems, enabling the end‑to‑end conduct of a variety of autonomous missions in the maritime domain. If you are passionate about solving problems that have real impact and working on systems that directly contribute to achieving national strategic priorities, we want you to join Anduril’s Maritime Division and help us build the future of defense capability.
About The Job Software Engineering Managers independently lead teams to deliver a variety of software integrated into our products. This includes autonomy, simulation, data processing, payload integration, and off‑board command and control or decision support. We expect Software Engineering Managers to demonstrate end‑to‑end outcome ownership of a major system within an integrated product, and the team responsible for building and maintaining it. Software Engineering Managers contribute as a team lead to the rapid architecting, design, delivery, support, and evolution of next‑generation autonomous platforms through their entire product life‑cycle.
What You’ll Do
Empathize with end‑users and drive solutions that balance their needs with external constraints, restrictions and requirements in a multi‑stakeholder environment
Be accountable for software enabled solutions that are deployed to customers, optimizing for the delivery of value to the end‑user
Collaborate with your Technical Lead to architect scalable software that rapidly delivers capability beyond the scope of current platforms, with a clear path for both architecture and capability evolution over time
Co‑ordinate your team's roadmap and execution with other teams across Anduril, with the aim of developing components that are re‑usable across multiple Anduril product lines
Contribute to the design, implementation and execution of development processes for the initial delivery and subsequent iteration of vehicle and mission software, including full lifecycle testing, monitoring and operation
Manage a 6‑18 month roadmap for your team, nested within broader organisational roadmap
Manage an allocated budget for your team
Manage programmatic risk for your team, and collaborate with your Technical Lead to manage technical risk, including sound and timely decision making
Lead by example as a technically competent, trustworthy, and accountable team lead
Communicate organisational vision, strategy, and direction to your team.
Define, document, gain consensus for, and communicate appropriate goals and plans for your team, derived from broader organisational vision, strategy, and priorities
Build your team through mentoring, professional development, career management, and collaboration with Anduril’s recruiting and people functions
Work as a leader of a multi‑disciplinary engineering team of 4‑10 members, including as a mentor and manager for Engineers from differing backgrounds
Report to a manager who may or may not have a background in software engineering
Travel to co‑locate with end‑users and/or other teams up to 20% of the time
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience
Experience in a management position within a high performing technology organization
Extensive professional experience working as a Software Engineer with one or more domains and/or technologies of expertise
Capacity to lead a team that works holistically on software enabled capabilities up and down the software stack and through lifecycle through design, implementation, operation and sustainment
Capacity to act as the owner for a software system, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team co‑ordination, design, implementation management, sustainment and evolution
Capacity learn and grow individually, while mentoring team members effectively, building team cohesion and capacity
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a senior role for the delivery of a military mission system and/or autonomous vehicle
Experience writing backend services or embedded software in C, C++, Rust and/or Go
Experience writing frontend applications using Typescript and React
Experience working with a RTOS
Experience with the design, implementation and operation of horizontally scaled cloud technologies
Experience with the design, implementation and support of embedded software, particularly in the field of robotics
Experience with modeling and simulation
Familiarity with communications busses and protocols (e.g. CAN, CANFD, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI, QSPI, I2C, Ethernet, ARINC‑825, ARINC‑429, MIL‑STD‑1553, etc).
Experience with development of high assurance safety critical software, including with DO‑178, IEC 61508, or similar standards
Experience in design and development of embedded applications in autonomous vehicle software systems.
Experience in developing interfaces to sensors and actuators.
Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
Familiarity with navigation and communications systems.
Experience within the product delivery lifecycle including manufacturing, system acceptance, deployment, and sustainment.
Familiarity with Systems Engineering concepts
Desire to learn and grow into other roles that require experience as a Software Engineering Manager, such as Senior Software Engineering Manager
US Salary Range $208,000—$276,000 USD
Healthcare Benefits 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:
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.
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
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