Senior Software Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong compensation combined with critical software roles in defense applications enhance job appeal.
- Competitive salary: $165,000—$218,000/year.
- Involvement in developing pivotal defense software.
- Strategic opportunities for advancement in a growing sector.
Pros
- Salary range ($165,000—$218,000/year) reflects significant demand for high-level software engineering.
- Direct impact on mission-critical technology development.
- Opportunities for growth within a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Cons
- High caliber of applicants may result in competitive selection processes.
- Working on critical systems can lead to intense project cycles.
- Limited remote work options could deter some candidates.
Who it's for
Senior / Lead • On-site with some remote options.
Good fit
- Experienced software engineers with a strong programming background.
- Candidates interested in working on defense-related systems.
- Individuals motivated by impactful software projects.
Not recommended for
- Junior developers without a solid programming foundation.
- Those looking for purely remote roles.
- Candidates unaligned with defense industry objectives.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
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 TEAM
Anduril's Software Engineers excel at developing state-of-the art algorithms and software that solve scientific problems with real-world applications. Working in small innovative teams, our software engineers build solutions that make a difference. Our research endeavors don’t end once we’ve written a journal or conference paper describing our technology; rather, our work is complete when our technology has been deployed in mission-critical systems and our customers within government and industry are successful. As science fiction writer Arthur Clarke wrote, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Anduril is seeking talented “magicians” to join in our mission to expand the boundary of what’s possible.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Contribute to the direction of a small team with your expertise and ideas
- Prototype state-of-the-art software solutions in an agile development environment
- Implement high-performance software spanning the spectrum from tactical systems to web applications
- Use high-fidelity modeling and simulation environments, innovative analysis tools, and sound analysis techniques to quantify the benefit of our technology
- Engage with our customers, to ensure successful outcomes for their mission-critical needs
- Work with all aspects of the software development lifecycle
- Help your colleagues and customers understand what you’re doing and why
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- C/C++ and Python
- Big data/NoSQL/database technologies;
- Software engineering: software design, algorithm implementation, and software analysis, testing, and optimization;
- Machine learning: supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, and classification;
- Applied mathematics: differential equations, linear algebra, optimization, statistics, and random processes;
- Engineering: controls, estimation theory, and digital signal processing.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance
We request transcripts as part of the early application process to understand your academic background and how your coursework supports the skills deemed critical for the role. Transcripts help us assess your technical and analytical abilities, complementing our interview process in which we also evaluate practical experience and cultural fit. If you choose not to share your transcripts, you will need to provide detailed information regarding your academic performance in relevant courses, including projects and coursework specifics, to ensure we evaluate your academic accomplishments properly. If you do provide academic transcripts, feel free to redact non-technical information (e.g., student ID, dates, non-technical coursework, etc.). Unofficial transcripts obtained online acceptable for this assessment.
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.
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