Anduril Industries, Inc.
Software Engineer, Platform Discovery
Anduril Industries, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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
The Platform Discovery team at Anduril is at the forefront of incubating and maturing high‑potential, software‑defined, AI‑native offerings that meet the toughest, newest challenges across hardware, software, space, and cyber domains. We're the architects of mission autonomy and mesh networking, delivering scalable hardware solutions that meet some of the most urgent national security needs. By working hand‑in‑hand with elite teams in Perception, AI, Motion Planning, Hardware, Test Engineering, Space, Networking, and Vehicle hardware, we craft cutting‑edge, end‑to‑end systems that redefine mission success. About the Job
As a Software Engineer in the Discovery team, you will tackle a diverse range of challenges in networking, autonomy, systems integration, robotics, and more. Your work will ensure seamless integration of Anduril products to achieve critical outcomes. You will work on a fast paced team and have opportunities to watch your creations operate in fielded deployment environments. Above all, Software Engineers at Anduril must embody a “Whatever It Takes” mindset—executing tasks expediently, scalably, and pragmatically while prioritizing the mission. You will make sound engineering decisions to deliver high‑quality outcomes on time. In addition to building the software, you will work directly with customers to deploy it. What You’ll Do
Develop tools and capabilities that extend Anduril's Lattice OS to solve unique customer problems in the command and control of cyber assets, the planning and execution of offensive cyber missions, networking, and remote asset management in far‑edge environments. Collaborate closely with customers, product designers, and other engineering teams to shape and build new software products and applications, optimizing for maximum value to the end user. Build, test, deploy, and demonstrate mission‑critical code in a tight feedback loop with end users. Travel up to 25% of the time to participate in customer events and deploy capabilities in real‑world scenarios. Contribute to the development of existing software services across Anduril, aiming to develop reusable components that contribute to success across multiple Anduril product lines. Required Qualifications
Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics. Experience building software solutions involving significant amounts of data processing and analysis. 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. Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications
Developing and testing multi‑agent autonomous systems and deploying in real‑world environments. Feature and algorithm development with an understanding of behavior trees. Developing software/hardware for flight systems and safety critical functionality. Distributed communication networks and message standards. Knowledge of military systems and operational tactics. US Salary Range $166,000 - $220,000 USD As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. Benefits
Health & Wellness: Medical, dental and vision plans at little to no cost for U.S. employees; full medical insurance premium coverage for UK & AUS employees; annual contribution to private health insurance for IE employees. Income protection: Life and disability insurance coverage for all employees. Time Off: Generous paid time off with a holiday mini‑break in December; caregiver and wellness leave available. Family Planning: Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, gestational carriers and related resources. Mental Health: 24/7 free mental health resources and life coaching. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for career advancement. Commuter: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on region. Retirement: U.S. employees – traditional 401(k) and Roth; UK & IE – pension plan with employer match; AUS – superannuation plan.
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The Platform Discovery team at Anduril is at the forefront of incubating and maturing high‑potential, software‑defined, AI‑native offerings that meet the toughest, newest challenges across hardware, software, space, and cyber domains. We're the architects of mission autonomy and mesh networking, delivering scalable hardware solutions that meet some of the most urgent national security needs. By working hand‑in‑hand with elite teams in Perception, AI, Motion Planning, Hardware, Test Engineering, Space, Networking, and Vehicle hardware, we craft cutting‑edge, end‑to‑end systems that redefine mission success. About the Job
As a Software Engineer in the Discovery team, you will tackle a diverse range of challenges in networking, autonomy, systems integration, robotics, and more. Your work will ensure seamless integration of Anduril products to achieve critical outcomes. You will work on a fast paced team and have opportunities to watch your creations operate in fielded deployment environments. Above all, Software Engineers at Anduril must embody a “Whatever It Takes” mindset—executing tasks expediently, scalably, and pragmatically while prioritizing the mission. You will make sound engineering decisions to deliver high‑quality outcomes on time. In addition to building the software, you will work directly with customers to deploy it. What You’ll Do
Develop tools and capabilities that extend Anduril's Lattice OS to solve unique customer problems in the command and control of cyber assets, the planning and execution of offensive cyber missions, networking, and remote asset management in far‑edge environments. Collaborate closely with customers, product designers, and other engineering teams to shape and build new software products and applications, optimizing for maximum value to the end user. Build, test, deploy, and demonstrate mission‑critical code in a tight feedback loop with end users. Travel up to 25% of the time to participate in customer events and deploy capabilities in real‑world scenarios. Contribute to the development of existing software services across Anduril, aiming to develop reusable components that contribute to success across multiple Anduril product lines. Required Qualifications
Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics. Experience building software solutions involving significant amounts of data processing and analysis. 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. Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications
Developing and testing multi‑agent autonomous systems and deploying in real‑world environments. Feature and algorithm development with an understanding of behavior trees. Developing software/hardware for flight systems and safety critical functionality. Distributed communication networks and message standards. Knowledge of military systems and operational tactics. US Salary Range $166,000 - $220,000 USD As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. Benefits
Health & Wellness: Medical, dental and vision plans at little to no cost for U.S. employees; full medical insurance premium coverage for UK & AUS employees; annual contribution to private health insurance for IE employees. Income protection: Life and disability insurance coverage for all employees. Time Off: Generous paid time off with a holiday mini‑break in December; caregiver and wellness leave available. Family Planning: Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, gestational carriers and related resources. Mental Health: 24/7 free mental health resources and life coaching. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for career advancement. Commuter: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on region. Retirement: U.S. employees – traditional 401(k) and Roth; UK & IE – pension plan with employer match; AUS – superannuation plan.
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