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.
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer Manager to lead our Platform team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and growing a team of engineers focused on building core platform services that empower developers and other users across the organization.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead and mentor a team of 8-12 software engineers, fostering their growth and ensuring high performance
- Drive the technical direction of our platform services, including centralized permissions, AI infrastructure, and developer tools
- Collaborate with product and other engineering teams to define and execute on the platform roadmap
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and reliable platform services
- Contribute to the overall engineering strategy and help shape the technical culture of the organization
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Strong technical background in building and maintaining large-scale distributed systems
- Experience managing teams building developer tools or platform services
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments
- Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget
- Strong understanding of software development best practices and methodologies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Node.js, React, and modern web technologies
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and microservices architecture
- Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and their integration into developer workflows
- Experience with Agile methodologies and continuous delivery practices
- History of contributions to open-source projects or developer communities
- MBA or advanced degree in Computer Science or related field
Join our team to shape the future of our engineering platform and drive innovation across the organization. Your leadership will be crucial in empowering our engineers to build world-class products efficiently and effectively.
US Salary Range
$196,000—$294,000 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:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
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.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. 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, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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