Senior Software Engineer, Edge Compute and Communications (Active Clearance)

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO plans

Professional development reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Anduril Industries is looking for Software Engineers in Costa Mesa, California to work on critical software solutions. This role requires a strong engineering background and experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++. You will be responsible for building scalable systems and working closely with various stakeholders to deliver mission-critical capabilities. The salary range is competitive, offering up to $253,000 based on experience. Anduril provides comprehensive healthcare benefits, generous PTO, and a strong retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• 4+ years working with programming languages including Java, Python, and C++.
• Experience working with Linux and building software solutions.
• Ability to navigate complex systems and established code bases.

Responsibilities

• Execute on SDLC process from concept to development and deployment.
• Build scalable systems and improve products.
• Collaborate across teams to develop complex functionality.

Skills

Programming languages (Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript)

Linux

Building scalable solutions

AGILE methodologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

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

Anduril Software Engineers in the Connected Warfare (CW) Division build, deploy, integrate, extend, and scale Anduril's software on hardware systems to deliver mission‑critical capabilities to our customers at the tactical edge. As the software engineers closest to customers/end‑users, Mission Software Engineers solve technical challenges of operational scenarios while owning the end‑to‑end delivery of winning capabilities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• You will work closely with Product Managers, Business Development, and other engineering teams (internal and external), executing on our SDLC process from concept, development, production and fielding.
• Own areas of the ECC software solution that are deployed to customers
• Build scalable systems
• Write code to improve products and scale the mission capability to more customers
• 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
• Partner with end‑users to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints
• Travel up to 30% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world
• Brief executives (internal and external) and high ranking officials

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
• 4+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc.
• Experience working with Linux and/or Nix/NixOS.
• Experience building software solutions involving hardware integrations
• Experience building scalable solutions on edge infrastructure
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases
• Passionate about working on critical software that has a real‑world impact
• Be data driven and customer outcomes focused
• Experience using AGILE methodologies and execution

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (No minimum requirements, maximum ~5-6 bullet points)

• Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent degrees
• Prior military service/contractor experience working with edge computing and tactical networking
• Experience at technology startups
• TS/SCI active or eligible

US Salary Range: $166,000 – $253,000 USD

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work‑life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.