Software Engineer, Strategic Defense

Build a software-defined command and control layer on Anduril’s Strategic Defense team, working across C2, networking, autonomy, and systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Own software solutions deployed to customers at the edge of innovation and operational necessity
• Write code to strengthen robust C2 products and scale mission capabilities
• Collaborate across engineering teams to plan, build, and test functionality for complex systems
• Work with end-users to translate needs into features quickly while balancing user experience and engineering constraints
• Travel 10 - 30% with the team to build, test, and deploy capabilities in real-world environments

Requirements

• 3-8+ years writing production software in languages such as C++, Rust, Go, or Python, used by real users or systems
• Experience owning a feature or service end-to-end: design, implementation, deployment, and support when it breaks
• Proven ability to debug issues in code you did not write and systems you did not design
• Ability to explain technical tradeoffs to non-software stakeholders (operators, hardware engineers, customers)
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Technologies

• C++
• Rust
• Go
• Python

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in critical software with real-world impact
• Exposure to robotics, distributed systems, networking, or real-time systems
• Experience with mid and upper tier Air Defense Command and Control (C2) programs
• Experience where software interfaces with physical hardware
• Experience building solutions that involve significant data processing and analysis
• Degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Math, or Physics
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to Asia Pacific

About the Team

• Strategic Defense protects the United States and its allies from ballistic, hypersonic, and air-breathing threats
• Threats arrive in seconds, maneuver mid-flight, and operate in volleys designed to overwhelm legacy systems
• Team builds a software-defined command and control layer that can see, decide, and act faster than a human operator alone
• Work spans autonomy, tracking, simulation and wargaming, hardware, systems engineering, and test and evaluation for an accredited fire control system fielded rapidly and at scale
• Focus includes incubating and maturing AI-native offerings for the integrated air and missile defense domain

About the Job

• Role targets experienced coders with 3+ years of experience
• Application includes live coding interviews
• No requirement for active clearance at the time of application, but eligibility is required
• Code side-by-side with experienced peers to address networking, autonomy, systems integration, robotics, and more
• Make pragmatic engineering tradeoffs in ambiguous situations where outcomes matter beyond typical corporate goals
• Partner with teams across AI, Edge Hardware, Space Solutions, Networking, and Test Engineering to build end-to-end systems

Location

• Reston, VA (onsite)

Compensation

• USD 166,000 - 220,000 per year

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
• Support for health and recovery

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