Security Software Engineer

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive equity grants

Support in health and recovery

Job summary

Anduril is seeking a Security Software Engineer to develop cybersecurity software aimed at embedded devices. The role involves writing secure, resilient code and collaborating with teams to solve complex problems. Candidates should be pursuing or have a degree in Computer Science and possess 3 months to 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Rust, C/C++, or Go is crucial. The position will provide competitive benefits and requires U.S. Person status due to access to export-controlled information.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing or have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3 months – 2 years of technical work experience including internships, research, or personal projects.
• Desire to work on security software with real-world impact.

Responsibilities

• Support development of secure cryptographic software for embedded systems.
• Write and maintain resilient code for resource-constrained environments.
• Collaborate across multiple teams for complex functionality.

Skills

Proficiency in Rust

Proficiency in C/C++

Proficiency in Go

Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles

Familiarity with embedded systems concepts

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science 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 JOB

We are looking for a Security Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing team! This role is focused on developing cybersecurity software for embedded devices, securely extending and improving cryptographic capabilities for key stakeholders. We hire self-motivated people, those who hold a higher bar for themselves than anyone else could hold for them. If you are eager to solve tough problems, then this role might be for you!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support development of secure cryptographic software for embedded systems.
• Write and maintain resilient code for resource-constrained, bare-metal environments.
• Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality.
• Create and analyze metrics that are leveraged for debugging and monitoring.
• Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next-steps.
• Work on real, meaningful projects and learn from experienced professionals along the way.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be pursuing or have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• 3 months – 2 years of technical work experience (including internships, research, or personal projects) and able to start full time in 2026.
• Proficiency in Rust, C/C++, or Go.
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles.
• Familiarity with embedded systems concepts.
• A desire to work on security software that has real-world impact.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities; U.S. clearance eligibility is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Coursework, projects, or experience involving cryptography, embedded devices, or hardware security modules (HSMs) / secure elements.
• Experience with CI/CD and test automation, particularly for embedded devices.
• Skilled at recognizing and reasoning about unusual cybersecurity problems, even in unfamiliar domains.
• Have a bias for action. If you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it.
• Be naturally curious about the technologies and tools you use.
• Low-ego, high ownership, and mission oriented.

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.