Senior Software Engineer, Nix

Anduril Industries; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platinum Healthcare Benefits

Generous PTO

401(k) retirement savings plan

Professional development stipend

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and maintain software distribution systems using Nix. This role involves creating internal tools and establishing operational standards while supporting users at a large scale. The ideal candidate will have strong functional programming skills and experience with various programming languages. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $191,000 to $253,000 USD along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Nix and functional programming is essential.
• You must have a deep understanding of build systems and packaging ecosystems.
• You should have the ability to dive into large and complicated systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an internal package set for software distribution.
• Package open-source and proprietary software components using Nix.
• Provide assistance and mentorship to other team members.

Skills

Nix

Functional programming

Problem-solving

Rust

C++

Go

Python

Haskell

Tools

AWS

Terraform

NixOS

Job description

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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 hiring a Senior Software Engineer to design, improve, and maintain the core package set which supports software distribution throughout Anduril. This involves creating internal tooling, establishing standards, planning architectural changes, and supporting users of the package set. You are expected to provide expertise for the usage of Nix at a large scale and assist in training other engineers. You should be capable of operating autonomously with limited oversight in a complex environment, and have the ability to break down intricate problems into simple solutions.

What You'll Do

• Maintain an internal package set in order to enable software distribution across the company for development, hosted services, and embedded devices
• Package open-source and proprietary software components using Nix
• Improve developer ergonomics by defining Nix usage standards, creating tooling support, and integrating with developer workflows
• Provide assistance, training, and mentorship to other team members

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency with Nix, Nixpkgs, NixOS, and functional programming generally
• Deep understanding of how build systems and packaging ecosystems work
• Ability to dive into large and complicated systems, and use Nix to improve them
• Experience with one or more of the following languages: Rust, C++, Go, Python, Haskell
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with managing cloud computing resources (e.g., AWS)
• Experience with modern build and deployment tooling, and continuous integration (e.g. NixOS, Terraform)
• Experience designing complex software systems, and iterating upon designs via a technical design review process
• Familiarity with industry standard monitoring, logging, and data management tools and best practices
• A bias towards rapid delivery and iteration

Compensation and Benefits

US Salary Range

$191,000—$253,000 USD

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. Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
• For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus option to purchase additional life insurance
• Generous holiday calendar and competitive PTO plans
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility, adoption, and gestational carrier coverage
• Mental Health Resources: Free 24/7 mental health resources including therapy and coaching
• Professional development stipend for Andurilians
• Company-funded commuter benefits where applicable
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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Note: This description reflects the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. For more information, contact the recruiter.

Location details and additional roles may be listed separately.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

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