Full Stack Software Engineer

Anduril Industries

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 198,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous PTO with holiday hiatus
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Mental health resources and support

Job summary

A defense technology company in Washington, DC, seeks a talented full-stack software engineer for its Anduril Labs team. In this role, you will lead development and prototyping using advanced technologies like AI and autonomous systems. The ideal candidate has strong programming skills and experience in AI/ML development, web app, and cloud development. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, retirement plans, and generous time off.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of programming experience.
  • Proven software architecture and design skills.
  • Ability to understand and navigate complex systems quickly.
  • Proficiency in developing distributed applications and services.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of prototypes demonstrating advanced concepts.
  • Own the entire Software Development Lifecycle for prototypes.
  • Interface and collaborate with other engineering teams.

Skills

Programming with Python, C++, Java, Rust, Go, or JavaScript/TypeScript
AI/ML development
Web app development
Cloud development
Networking basics
Data modeling and wrangling
API development and integration
Containerization technologies
Software testing principles and practices
Git version control

Education

BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar field

Tools

SQL
NoSQL
Docker
Kubernetes
Jupyter Notebook
PyTorch
TensorFlow

Job description

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, 3‑D 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 Labs is a multidisciplinary team of technologists, solution architects, engineers, and military subject‑matter experts. Its mission is to drive innovation across all Anduril business units and product lines by developing novel concepts and next‑generation technologies that enhance Anduril’s competitive edge and give its customers a decisive technological advantage over their adversaries.

About The Job

We are looking for a talented full‑stack software engineer to join our growing team at Anduril Labs in Washington, DC. As a full‑stack software engineer in Anduril Labs, you will help bring innovative, next‑generation concepts to life through proof‑of‑concept development and rapid prototyping using bleeding‑edge technologies.

The ideal candidate has exceptional software development and creative problem‑solving skills, is a self‑starter, and can quickly grasp complex concepts. You possess the skills to architect, develop, and deploy distributed applications and services, including both front‑end and back‑end components. You have experience with agile, end‑to‑end software development lifecycle and are comfortable developing and deploying code across Windows and Linux‑based systems (including standalone bare‑metal hardware, virtualized environments, and cloud‑hosted platforms). Embedded software development experience is a plus. You are also proficient in integrating legacy code and systems, leveraging open‑source technologies, and developing and utilizing APIs. Additionally, you have a solid understanding of AI/ML core concepts (e.g., feature extraction, supervised vs. unsupervised learning, regression, classification, clustering, deep learning neural networks, NLP, LLMs, SLMs, model fine‑tuning, prompt engineering, RAG) and hands‑on experience developing (Gen)AI‑enhanced applications or services.

We also expect candidates to have familiarity with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, Graph DB, Vector DB) and experience with data modeling, data wrangling, analytics, and visualization. Since Anduril Labs supports all Anduril businesses and product lines, you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with multi‑disciplinary engineering and product development teams across the entire company. This means you will get to directly contribute to the development of Anduril’s next‑generation products and services. So if you thrive in a dynamic environment that values creative problem‑solving, love writing code, excel as both an individual contributor and team player, are eager to learn, and bring a can‑do attitude, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do
  • Lead the development of prototypes to demonstrate advanced concepts in areas like autonomous and multi‑agent systems, GenAI, advanced data analytics, quantum computing/sensing/networking/comms/machine learning, modeling, simulation, optimization, visualization, next‑gen human‑machine interfaces, heterogeneous computing, and cybersecurity.
  • Own the entire Software Development Lifecycle from inception through development, testing, deployment, and documentation for Anduril Labs‑developed software prototypes.
  • Interface and collaborate with other Anduril and customer engineering teams, and strategic partners.
  • Support Anduril‑ and customer‑funded R&D efforts.
  • Participate in field experiments and technology demonstrations.
Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of programming with Python, C++, Java, Rust, Go, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • Proven software architecture and design skills.
  • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established codebases.
  • AI/ML development using commercial and open‑source AI frameworks, models, and tools (e.g., Jupyter Notebook, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit‑learn, OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Llama, LangChain, YOLO, AWS SageMaker, Bedrock, Azure AI, RAG).
  • Web app development (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue).
  • Cloud development (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Data modeling and wrangling.
  • Networking basics (e.g., DNS, TCP/IP vs. UDP, socket communications, LDAP, Active Directory).
  • Database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, Graph DB, Vector DB).
  • API development and integration (e.g., REST, GraphQL).
  • Containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Software development on Linux and Windows.
  • Demonstrable hands‑on experience using GenAI tools (e.g., OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, Gemini Code Assist, GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, or similar) for software development, code generation, debugging, and algorithmic exploration.
  • Experience with Git version control, build tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Demonstrated understanding and application of software testing principles and practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and end‑to‑end testing.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar field.
  • Distributed applications development (e.g., client/server, microservices, multi‑agent solutions).
  • High performance computing (HPC) and big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop).
  • Mobile app development (e.g., iOS or Android).
  • Embedded software development experience.
  • Willingness to travel up to approximately 10%.
US Salary Range

$132,000—$198,000 USD

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.
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