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 JOB:
We’re seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join a fast-paced team dedicated to the continued development of Forge. Forge integrates various internal systems to ensure the right data is in the right place at the right time, driving our production lines efficiently. You will collaborate with a talented team of engineers, product managers, and other cross-functional teams to build and enhance this critical system.
To succeed on this team you will need to be curious, an excellent communicator, of a strong product mindset, be able to go from idea to implementation, and take ownership and pride in your work.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Work in a mini-startup environment to create elegant SaaS solutions that integrates effectively with on-premise systems
- Work with a high-functioning team of developers with an emphasis on finishing business-critical projects
- Write high-quality code that enhances the performance, scalability, and reliability of the Forge platform
- Engage in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide technical support for Forge users and troubleshoot issues as they arise
- Have an area of deep expertise in a portion of the full stack (i.e. backend, frontend, integration)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in a software engineering role building products, ideally in a fast-paced environment
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering or related technical degree
- Experience working with large enterprise applications and platforms with high availability requirements
- Proficiency with web-based technologies such as Javascript, React, Typescript, and web frameworks such as Remix or NextJS
- Ability to empathize with end-users, to turn needs into features, and to balance user experience with engineering constraints
- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with AWS, Typescript, and React/Remix
- Experience/knowledge with eventing systems and large data streaming for test automation
- Experience in hyper growth startup-like environments, with demonstrated success in scaling and maturing software development processes
- A background in scaled manufacturing environments
- Previous experience with supply chain, manufacturing, or related enterprise software is a plus
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance
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.
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/.
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Anduril HQ is located in sunny Costa Mesa, California. Once a working newsroom, printing press and distribution facility for the LA Times, our office — dubbed “The Press” — has robust facilities for software & hardware engineering, business development and mission operations, G&A and more!
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