Anduril Industries is a defense technology company aiming to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities by integrating 21st-century technology into the defense industry. The Connected Warfare Division specifically focuses on building mission-critical systems for global command and control in time-sensitive, multi-domain operations, empowering military partners with real-time data for rapid decision-making.
Requirements
- 8+ years of hands-on software development experience, demonstrating a strong technical foundation in distributed systems, networked applications, or related fields.
- Familiarity with modern DevOps and CI/CD practices.
- Background in developing software for distributed systems and connected ecosystems.
- A deep understanding of networking, security, and system integration challenges in high-stakes environments.
- Expertise in agile development methodologies and process improvement.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the timely and reliable delivery of complex software projects by removing impediments, providing the necessary resources, and promoting agile methodologies.
- Champion best practices in software design, code reviews, testing, and CI/CD processes to ensure robust, scalable, and maintainable systems that are mission-ready.
- Work closely with technical peers and other teams to support system integration, resolve technical challenges, and continuously improve operational workflows.
- Drive execution and ensure software quality and mission success.
- Partner with cross-functional leadership—including seasoned engineers and product managers—to balance rapid delivery with robust, scalable architecture, always anchoring decisions in the realities of connected warfare.
- Cultivate an environment where technical leads and senior engineers can excel in system design and implementation.
- Leverage cutting-edge technologies to deliver complex, high-impact software systems.
Other
- Manage and grow a team of 10–15 engineers, fostering a high-performance, high-integrity culture focused on mission-critical delivery and rapid iteration.
- Collaborate closely with product, mission systems, and technical leadership to define team objectives, prioritize work streams, and align with broader Connected Warfare initiatives.
- Serve as the primary conduit between your team and senior leadership, communicating status updates, managing expectations, and advocating for your team’s needs.
- Invest in the professional growth of your team through coaching, feedback, and structured career development plans. Cultivate a “whatever it takes” mindset and promote extreme ownership.
- Occasionally travel (up to 10% of the time) to work alongside teammates and observe systems in real-world operational settings, ensuring that software solutions address actual field challenges.
- 5+ years of experience as a software engineering manager, with a proven record of building and leading high-performing teams.
- Successful track record of delivering complex software projects under tight deadlines while managing stakeholder relationships in a matrixed organization.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop talented engineers.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
- Experience managing teams in mission-critical domains such as command and control, robotics, or defense applications.
- Experience working within or closely with multi-domain operation teams.
