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.
At Anduril Industries, a leading defense technology company, we are seeking an experienced and innovative Director of Enterprise Applications. As a critical member of our enterprise technical team, you will play a key role in shaping the Enterprise Application infrastructure across the organization, deploying cutting-edge technology to best support the teams building the next generation of defense tech for U.S. and allied militaries.
ABOUT THE JOBWHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead and manage a technical team that designs, builds, installs and operates enterprise applications from SaaS applications to those self hosted in regulated environments.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive enterprise application strategy that directly supports Anduril's business objectives and mission while leveraging the latest tech advancements.
- Partner with internal customers to make sure they can do their jobs well and with minimal friction.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including our security team, to drive innovation and adoption of emerging technologies.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, promoting a culture of excellence and speed to delivery
- Manage and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring Anduril maximally leverages existing products and does so at a fair price.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing teams in an ultra fast-paced, dynamic, demanding environment.
- Strong technical skills. Tangible evidence of successfully executing the delivery of enterprise applications and capabilities.
- Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive application strategies, aligning with a broader organizational objectives while tying together seemingly disparate applications.
- Should be opinionated at the functional level on what right looks like but not married to any one tool or set of tools. Must be able to integrate into the existing Anduril tech stack and build from there.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with deploying AI or AI enhanced capability to a large workforce.
- Deep experience with identity tooling.
- Experience in a regulated industry such as defense.
- Ability to code in one or more languages.
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:
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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