Staff Software Engineer, Connected Warfare

ABOUT THE TEAM

TheConnected Warfare division builds systems to support global command and control missions. We create joint time sensitive multi domain ubiquitous connected mesh ecosystems. Our ecosystem enables connected warfare with disproportional impact by connecting every robot human and sensor in every domain bringing together hundreds of thousands of end points across the globe. We are the substrate that provides the source of truth for time sensitive decision effectively transforming the way that militaries close kills chains and enable mission autonomy.

The Menace Platform group is developing a first of its kind Platform built for the tactical edge where connectivity is contested latency costs lives and resilience defines victory. Built on Andurils field-proven Menace and Voyager systems and powered by the companys Lattice orchestration framework and distributed Fabric and Data Mesh the Menace Platform allows warfighters allies and partners to deploy applications share data and make decisions at machine speedeven when disconnected.

As a Staff Software Engineer in the Menace Platform group you will be responsible for solving novel problems aligned with the goal of creating the next generation distributed data layer and mesh ecosystem for the United States and its allies. You will build the foundation that supports this mission. We spend time thinking critically and designing intentionally against what the systems end state needs to look like while making pragmatic tradeoffs to deliver against customers immediate needs. We keep the mission top-of-mind while making sound engineering decisions to deliver on-time high quality software and pre-emptively meet the challenges of the future.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Own software spanning Menace Platform: mesh platform data interfaces and release management
• Deliver well architected systems through clear interfaces across components code reviews design reviews and modern software engineering practices.
• Champion test-ability portability monitoring scalability reliability and maintainability as core parts of software delivery.
• Generate software solutions from problem definition and solution design through to implementation and delivery to customers
• Collaborate across multiple teams to plan build and test complex functionality
• Triage issues root cause failures and coordinate next-steps
• Travel up to 10% of time to collaborate with teammates and understand real world operating conditions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years experience designing and developing software
• A bias towards rapid delivery and iteration extreme ownership and strong opinions with low ego
• 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
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience designing APIs for use in distributed systems
• Experience building modeling and simulation environments for distributed systems operating in non-standard networking conditions
• Familiarity with modern build and deployment tooling (e.g. NixOS Terraform)
• Familiarity with industry standard cloud platforms (AWS Azure) and software infrastructure fundamentals (networking security distributed systems)
• A deep demonstrated understanding of how computers and networks work from a single desktop to a multi-cluster cloud node
• Professional software development lifecycle experience using tools such as version control CICD systems etc.
• Familiarity with industry standard monitoring logging and data management tools and best practices

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 Andurils 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.

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