Infrastructure Software Engineer, Active Clearance

Slope; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Competitive equity grants

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Software Engineer in Washington, D.C. to design and automate software platforms for development and deployment environments. Candidates must hold an active U.S. Secret security clearance and have over 5 years of engineering experience focused on infrastructure.

The position offers a salary range of $166,000 - $220,000 USD, alongside competitive equity grants and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience with 3+ years focused on infrastructure problems.
• Currently hold an active U.S. Secret or above security clearance.
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and automate the software platforms that power the development and deployment environments.
• Bridge the gap between core software platforms and diverse environments.

Skills

Python

Kubernetes

Scripting languages (Go or Rust)

Simulation or high performance compute management

Education

Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field

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, 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

The Air Dominance & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial and multi-domain robotic systems. The team is responsible for taking products like Fury (unmanned fighter jet) and Barracuda (air‑breathing cruise missile) from concept to product. The team also develops Lattice for Mission Autonomy, Anduril’s premier software platform that enables masses of Fury, Barracuda, and other first and third party robots to collaborate across various missions. We work in close coordination with specialist teams like Perception, Motion Planning, Hardware, and Test Engineering to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.

We are looking for Software Engineers to design, build, and automate the software platforms and tooling that power our development, simulation, and deployment environments. In this role, you will bridge the gap between our core software platforms and the diverse environments ranging from cloud infrastructure to on‑premises and edge hardware where our systems run.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently hold an active U.S. Secret or above security clearance
• 5+ years of engineering experience with at least 3+ years focused on infrastructure problems
• Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field
• Experience with Python and a background in scripting programming languages (Go or Rust exp a plus)
• Experience with Kubernetes or NixOS in production environments
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases
• A desire to work on critical software that has a real‑world impact

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong background with a focus in simulation or high performance compute management
• Experience managing physical rack based deployment
• Experience working with GPU/CPU accelerated workflows
• Knowledge of military systems and operational tactics
• Experience working directly with end users

US Salary Range

$166,000 - $220,000 USD

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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.