Staff Software Engineer, Developer Platform
Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join its Developer Platform team, which is integral to the company's engineering ecosystem. This team is responsible for building critical infrastructure that enables the delivery of mission-critical defense systems. The role involves optimizing release pipelines and CI/CD workflows across Anduril's Software Factories in the US, Australia, and the UK. Additionally, the position includes developing productivity-enhancing tools, such as the Golang-based dx CLI, and architecting data infrastructure to provide actionable engineering metrics and KPIs.
Key responsibilities include leading engineering efforts across release systems and developer tooling to optimize development workflows. The engineer will architect scalable AI-powered automation solutions aimed at increasing developer productivity while maintaining high standards of quality and security for mission-critical defense systems. Designing and implementing robust data infrastructure to effectively instrument diverse business lines is also a crucial aspect of the role. Collaboration with Heads of Mission Engineering to define and track critical KPIs that drive strategic decision-making is expected.
The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in an engineering setting, with a focus on platform engineering and a deep understanding of development workflows. Experience with developer tools, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation is essential, preferably in environments that reward initiative and independent problem-solving. Proficiency in Golang is required for creating integrations with other Anduril services and improving the dx tool. Strong Python skills are necessary for creating, analyzing, and visualizing complex datasets in Palantir’s Foundry product. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to quickly learn and adapt to unfamiliar technologies across multiple domains and possess a self-directed, entrepreneurial mindset. Due to the nature of the work, the candidate must be a U.S. Person to access U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
Preferred qualifications include exceptional systems thinking with meticulous attention to detail, outstanding communication, and project management skills. Proficiency with TypeScript/React for developing lightweight UI solutions is advantageous. A bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred, along with a proven track record in fast-paced startup environments.
Anduril offers a competitive salary range of $220,000 to $292,000 USD for this role, along with highly competitive equity grants. The company provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to employees, as well as income protection through life and disability insurance. Generous time-off policies include a holiday hiatus in December and caregiver and wellness leave. Additional benefits encompass family planning and parenting support, mental health resources, professional development reimbursement, commuter benefits, and retirement savings plans.