Sr Technical Program Manager, Mathematical Software & Algorithms

Anduril; United States; On-site; USD 143,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense tech company, is hiring a Technical Program Manager for Mathematical Software and Algorithms to lead Battlespace Awareness software development, ensuring alignment with technical, functional, and business requirements.

The role requires a strong background in optimization, estimation, and AI/ML, plus experience managing complex multi‑team programs and ensuring on‑schedule releases. US salary range provided; security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive project management experience in software development for advanced algorithms.
• Understanding of optimization, applied probability, and AI/ML technology.
• Experience with teams developing mathematical software (solvers, estimation engines, simulations).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, GitHub.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations and tight deadlines.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a detailed project and execution plan for Battlespace Awareness software.
• Define objectives and deliverables aligned with program needs.
• Coordinate with sub-teams and stakeholders to ensure on-time releases.
• Oversee release management, ensure quality standards before deployment.
• Communicate status, risks, and milestones to stakeholders through reports and presentations.
• Allocate resources and manage risks to avoid bottlenecks and delays.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to meet integration requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GitHub

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 JOB

The Technical Program Manager, Mathematical Software and Algorithms is responsible for overseeing the development, execution, and delivery of the Battlespace Awareness software for critical programs - ensuring it meets all technical, functional, and business requirements. Battlespace Awareness software services comprise advanced algorithms for sense‑making and decision‑making at tactical timelines. This role requires an individual with a strong technical background in software development, particularly in the domain of optimization and estimation, and experience managing complex projects with multiple sub‑teams and many stakeholders. The Sr Technical Program Manager will be the linchpin in ensuring that the software is developed in line with the objectives defined and is released according to the planned schedule.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Project Leadership and Strategy
  • Develop and maintain a detailed project and execution plan - including feature development, testing and validation, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Establish clear objectives and deliverables for the software that align with program needs.
• Technical Expertise
  • Maintain a deep understanding of underlying algorithms and software interfaces for battle management, threat prediction, tracking, and classification to ensure that the relevant services integrate effectively with the larger C2 system.
  • Stay updated on the latest techniques to work with subject matter experts in incorporating relevant innovations into the project plan.
• Documentation and Process Improvement
  • Ensure comprehensive documentation is maintained for the project, including technical specifications, user manuals, and project reports.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Release Management
  • Oversee the planning and execution of the software release process, ensuring that deployment is carried out smoothly and efficiently.
  • Ensure that all software releases meet the defined quality standards before deployment.
• Stakeholder Communication
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications, internally across teams and externally with stakeholders.
  • Regularly update stakeholders on project status, risks, and milestones through reports and presentations.
• Resource Allocation
  • Assess and allocate necessary resources, including personnel, software, and hardware, to ensure the project is adequately supported.
  • Monitor resource utilization and make adjustments as needed to avoid bottlenecks or resource constraints.
• Risk Management
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies with the subject matter experts to minimize impact on the project timeline and deliverables.
  • Regularly review and update the risk management plan to reflect changes in the project landscape.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Work with other divisions and departments to ensure software supports the program priorities and meets all integration requirements.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the Battlespace Awareness business line and other stakeholders to promote a unified approach to program execution.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Extensive project management experience, preferably in software development for advanced algorithms.
• Demonstrable understanding of optimization, applied probability, and AI/ML technology.
• Experience working on or alongside a team developing mathematical software, such as optimization solvers, estimation engines, simulation frameworks, or applied probability models.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, and GitHub
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage high‑pressure situations and tight deadlines.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.

US Salary Range: $143,000 — $191,000 USD

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:

Benefits

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