Senior Software Engineer - Connected Factory

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Qualified retirement plans

Paid time off and leave programs

Comprehensive wellness resources

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Senior Software Engineer in Costa Mesa, California, to architect and build digital solutions for smart factories. This role demands 5+ years of experience and proficiency in technologies like Javascript and React.

The ideal candidate excels in a collaborative environment, working with cross-functional teams to enhance systems. Anduril offers competitive benefits and a focus on employee development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a software engineering role building products.
• Experience with large enterprise applications.
• Ability to empathize with end-users and balance user experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a mini-startup environment to create elegant platform solutions.
• Write high-quality code to enhance performance and scalability.
• Engage in code reviews and architectural discussions.

Skills

Software engineering

Javascript

React

Typescript

API design

Edge computing

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Remix

NextJS

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 Corporate Technology Engineering team is responsible for building and improving the many systems that enables Anduril to accomplish its mission. Anduril’s supply chain, accounting, sales & growth, engineering, modeling & simulation, field maintenance, manufacturing, and many more teams rely on the technology built and maintained by our team. We work across the company to ensure we have the tools and capabilities necessary for mission success.

About The Job

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Senior Software Engineer to join a fast‑paced team dedicated to the continued development and operation Connected Factory services. This role is responsible for architecting, building, and scaling the digital backbone that connects people, robots, and systems across our smart factories. You will collaborate with a talented team of engineers, product managers, and other cross‑functional teams to build and enhance these critical systems.

To succeed on this team you will need to be curious, technically adept, an excellent communicator, of a strong product mindset, be able to go from idea to implementation quickly, and take ownership and pride in your craft.

What You’ll Do

• Work in a mini‑startup environment to create elegant platform solutions that integrate effectively with edge and cloud systems
• Work with a high‑functioning team of developers with an emphasis on finishing business‑critical projects
• Write high‑quality code that enhances the performance, scalability, and reliability of Connected Factory
• Engage in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide technical support for platform users and troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Have an area of deep expertise in a portion of the full stack (i.e. backend, frontend, integration)

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a software engineering role building products, ideally in a fast‑paced environment
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering or related technical degree
• Experience working with large enterprise applications and platforms with high data consistency and availability requirements
• Proficiency with web‑based technologies such as Javascript, React, Typescript, and web frameworks such as Remix or NextJS
• Ability to empathize with end‑users, to turn needs into features, and to balance user experience with engineering constraints
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to work with the team on‑site on a rotation for shift 2 (~3pm - 11pm)
• Expertise in data infrastructure, API design, IoT protocols, and edge computing architectures
• Experience in hyper growth startup‑like environments, with demonstrated success in scaling and maturing software development processes
• Experience with edge computing - systems that bridge IT and OT domains, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability
• Previous experience with supply chain, manufacturing, or related enterprise software is a plus

Benefits

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:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Qualified retirement plans
• Paid time off and leave programs
• Comprehensive wellness resources
• Other benefits as per company policy

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.