Senior Offensive Security Engineer

VulnU; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries, headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a Senior Offensive Security Engineer to advance our product security program. You will work with software, hardware and firmware teams to identify real-world attack vectors and design mitigations, while leading red team activities and building capabilities for security testing across cloud, mobile, and embedded environments.

The role demands broad security expertise, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with

Qualifications

• Experience assessing security posture of software, hardware and firmware as well as third-party components.
• Experience leading offensive security engagements.
• Experience with cloud and containerized environments (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes).
• Experience assessing and improving security of mobile devices (Android and/or iOS).
• Experience with one or more programming languages (Rust, C/C++, Golang, Swift).
• Strong and professional communication skills (written and verbal).
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assesses security posture of Anduril software, hardware and firmware as well as third-party components.
• Provides expertise to teams on real-world attack vectors and works with teams to implement mitigations.
• Plans for, builds and maintains capabilities needed to execute red team projects.

Skills

Offensive security

Security engineering

Cloud security

Mobile security

Programming languages (Rust, C/C++, Go

Red team engagements

Clearance eligibility

Communication

Job description

# Senior Offensive Security EngineerAnduril · anduril.comCategory: Red Team / OffensiveLocation: Costa Mesa, California, United States · Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesLevel: SeniorClearance: Secret (ability to obtain)## Quality of lifeWhat the posting states. Hover or tap a perk to see the line it came from.* EquityAnduril 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 TEAMWe're seeking an Senior Offensive Security Engineer to grow Anduril's offensive security practice within our Product Security organization. The ideal candidate has a background in software or systems engineering and has pivoted to product or offensive security. They will be able to conduct complex security architecture reviews, understand modern threats and exploits against both hardware and software, and are capable of working hand in hand with engineering teams to build resiliency into Anduril products.ABOUT THE JOBWHAT YOU’LL DOAssesses security posture of both Anduril built software, hardware and firmware as well as the third party components used in our productsProvides expertise to other Anduril teams on real-world attack vectors and works with appropriate team members to implement and test mitigationsPlans for, builds and maintains capabilities needed to execute red team projectsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience assessing the security posture of everything from web applications to hardware and embedded systemsExperience leading offensive security engagementsExperience with assessment of cloud based and containerized environments (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes)Experience assessing and improving the the security of mobile devices (Android and/or iOS)Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g. Rust, C/C++, Golang, Swift)Strong and professional communication skills (written and verbal)Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExcels at the above listed requirementsExperience building custom tooling to assist in offensive security activitiesExperience weaponizing vulnerabilities to provide unique capabilitiesFamiliarity with security architectures of robot platforms (consumer or otherwise), aerospace, and physical systemsExperience developing features for and improving security of mobile applications, networks, or embedded systemsFamiliarity with mobile device exploitation techniquesFamiliarity with anti-tamper and reverse engineering mechanismsRegularly builds, tests, and delivers production-ready systems, especially for embedded and/or mobileUS Salary Range$166,000 $220,000 USDThe 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:BenefitsAt 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.Protecting Yourself from Recruitment ScamsAnduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.Please always verify communications:Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to [e-mail] Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to [e-mail]. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.Data PrivacyTo view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.