Senior Threat and Attack Research Engineer
The Senior Threat and Attack Research Engineer position at Anduril Industries involves joining the Security organization to develop and implement advanced threat actor tracking and analysis systems aimed at protecting Anduril's products and infrastructure. Anduril Industries is a defense technology company committed to transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology, including AI-powered operating systems and autonomous systems.
Key responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing sophisticated cyber threats targeting Anduril's products, infrastructure, and personnel. The role also involves researching, mitigating, and anticipating emerging technical trends in the threat landscape, collaborating closely with the detection and response team to provide timely and actionable intelligence, engaging cross-functionally with the offensive security team on product and infrastructure red team engagements, enhancing tooling for threat actor tracking and intelligence data integration, and fostering proactive collaboration and information exchange with external partners to build joint capabilities and achieve shared objectives.
Required qualifications for this role include proven experience analyzing complex threat actor campaigns, including supply chain and infrastructure, with the ability to develop long-term countermeasures. Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Rust, Golang, or Swift is essential. Candidates should have the capacity to prioritize and execute tasks independently with minimal supervision, possess strong and professional communication skills (both written and verbal), and have the ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Preferred qualifications encompass in-depth knowledge of nation-state, sophisticated criminal, or supply chain threats. Experience creating file-based or network-based rules and signatures (e.g., YARA, Snort) for detection and tracking complex threats is advantageous. A track record of writing production code for threat intelligence tools, expertise in large-scale data analysis, established connections within the broader security and threat intelligence community, strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, demonstrated ability to work effectively in team environments, and experience with Vertex Synapse are also desirable.
Anduril offers a competitive salary range for this role, estimated between $144,000 and $191,000 USD annually. The compensation package includes highly competitive equity grants and top-tier benefits for full-time employees. These benefits encompass comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost, income protection through life and disability insurance, generous time off with a holiday hiatus in December, caregiver and wellness leave, family planning and parenting support, access to free mental health resources 24/7, annual reimbursement for professional development, company-funded commuter benefits based on region, and relocation assistance depending on role eligibility. Additionally, Anduril provides a retirement savings plan with traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax options.