Staff Software Engineer, Developer Platform

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO with holiday hiatus

Mental health resources and support

Professional development reimbursement

Company-funded commuter benefits

Job summary

A defense technology company in Seattle is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Developer Platform team. The role involves leading engineering efforts to optimize development workflows, architecting AI-powered automation solutions, and designing data infrastructure. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in platform engineering, strong skills in Golang and Python, and a mindset for innovation. Comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans, are offered along with competitive salaries ranging from $220,000 to $292,000 USD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an engineering setting with platform experience.
• Experience with developer tools, CI/CD pipelines, and automation.
• Strong knowledge of Golang and Python for data manipulation.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Self-directed with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts across release systems and developer tooling.
• Architect AI-powered automation solutions for enhanced productivity.
• Design and implement robust data infrastructure.
• Partner with engineering leads to define critical KPIs.

Skills

Platform engineering experience

Golang expertise

Python for data analysis

Systems thinking

Project management skills

TypeScript/React proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

Job description

Staff Software Engineer, Developer Platform

Seattle, Washington, United States

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.

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

About the Team

The Developer Platform team serves as the backbone of Anduril's engineering ecosystem, building critical infrastructure that enables teams to deliver mission‑critical defense systems. On this team you would optimize release pipelines and CI/CD workflows powering Anduril's Software Factories across the US, Australia, and UK. You'll develop productivity‑enhancing tools like our Golang‑based dx CLI and architect data infrastructure for actionable engineering metrics and KPIs. Your work will directly impact the productivity across the entire software engineering ecosystem, creating a foundation that scales with Anduril's growth and supports its mission of solving critical defense challenges through advanced technology.

What You’ll Do

• Lead engineering efforts across release systems, developer tooling, and the broader Anduril Software Factory to optimize release pipelines and development workflows.
• Architect scalable AI‑powered automation solutions that increase developer productivity while maintaining the highest standards of quality and security for mission‑critical defense systems.
• Design and implement robust data infrastructure to effectively instrument our diverse business lines.
• Partner with Heads of Mission Engineering to define and track critical KPIs that drive strategic decision‑making.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in an engineering setting, with platform engineering experience and a deep understanding of development workflows. You have experience working on developer tools, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation, preferably in environments that reward initiative, creativity, and independent problem‑solving with a demonstrable track record of maintaining complex software systems.
• Strong Golang chops needed to create integrations with other Anduril services, and improve our popular dx tool.
• Strong Python experience for creating, analyzing, and visualizing complex datasets in Palantir’s Foundry product.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to unfamiliar technologies across multiple domains.
• Self‑directed, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and craft innovative solutions. The roadmap is ours to create and execute on.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export‑controlled information or facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional systems thinking with meticulous attention to detail, outstanding communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with TypeScript/React for developing lightweight UI solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Proven track record in fast‑paced startup environments.

US Salary Range

$220,000 - $292,000 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:

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.

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.

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

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