Security Software Engineering Manager

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Family Health Coverage

16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for All Caregivers

Family Planning & Support

Incentivized Time Off

Mental Health Resources

Financial Planning

Unlimited Provisions

Professional Development

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, California, is seeking a Manager of Software Security Engineering who will lead a team responsible for delivering foundational security components in products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in firmware or software engineering and proficiency in programming languages like C/C++, Golang, Rust, or Python.

This role entails setting the technical direction for security features and ensuring reliable delivery of complex software projects. Strong leadership skills are essential for managing team development and performance.

Qualifications

• Proficient in one or more programming languages such as C/C++, Golang, Rust, or Python.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to gather requirements from non-engineering stakeholders.
• Track record of building and retaining high-performing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a software security engineering team.
• Implement critical security tooling while collaborating with other engineering teams.
• Set technical direction and roadmaps for security features in all Anduril products.

Skills

Firmware or Software Engineering

C/C++, Golang, Rust, Python

Cross-functional collaboration

Endpoint Detection and Response solutions

Linux Systems

Education

Background in firmware or software engineering

Eligibility for U.S. TS clearance

Tools

Programmable Logic Devices and Development Tools

Job description

• As a Manager of Software Security Engineering, you will be responsible for leading and managing a software security engineering team responsible for delivering reusable, foundational security components in Anduril’s products
• They will be able to implement critical security tooling in collaboration with other engineering teams to build resiliency into our products
• Lead and grow a team of software engineers within the Product Security org to develop and mature the security tooling roadmap
• Set technical direction and roadmaps for architecture, design, and implementation of security features that span all Anduril products
• Collaborate and build solutions with engineering and security teams to meet and exceed industry-standard security goals
• Balance long-term platform investments with fast high leverage projects
• Ensure reliable delivery of complex software projects
• Establish engineering standards for code quality, testing, and operational excellence within the team
• Manage career development, hiring, and performance for team members

Benefits

• Full Family Health Coverage
• 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for All Caregivers
• Family Planning & Support
• Incentivized Time Off
• Mental Health Resources
• Financial Planning
• Unlimited Provisions
• Professional Development

The ideal candidate has a background in firmware or software engineering, with a focus on platform security. Proficient with one or more programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Golang, Rust, Python). Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance. Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally: gathering requirements from non-engineering stakeholders, translating business needs into technical plans, and driving execution. Experience working with embedded and/or Linux systems. Demonstrated commitment to practical, mission-enabling security solutions. Regularly builds, tests, and delivers production-ready internal tools, platforms, or infrastructure. Possesses both strategic vision and technical depth, maintaining active involvement in security architecture and implementation. Strong and professional communication skills (written and verbal). Experience building endpoint detection and response solutions. Experience building factory automation for secure key handling/provisioning. Experience with programmable logic devices and their development tools. Background in product or platform security. Exposure to compliance frameworks and automating them. Track record of building and retaining high-performing engineering teams.