Lattice Platform - Principal Software Engineer

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Costa Mesa, CA
188K-282K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
Transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Role
As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll deliver architected systems, influence software architecture, and provide technical leadership across multiple teams. You'll champion key software delivery traits, communicate effectively across functions, and create innovative solutions to real-world problems. Mentorship and collaboration with engineers will be key components of this role.
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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 TEAM
The Lattice Platform is dedicated to building a comprehensive, integrated platform that enables efficient data management, task orchestration, and system-wide interoperability. We develop robust data models, object storage solutions, and SDKs to ensure seamless information flow and data accessibility in Lattice. Our auth system provides secure access control, while our SDKs empower external partners with user-friendly APIs and documentation. By combining these diverse, yet interconnected areas of expertise, we aim to create a powerful, scalable ecosystem that supports autonomous robots, data-driven decision-making, and innovative applications across all war-fighting domains. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a cohesive software infrastructure that drives technological advancement and operational efficiency for Anduril.
WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Deliver well architected systems through clear interfaces across components, code reviews, design reviews and modern software engineering practices
  • Influence software architecture spanning and integrated platform team across several layers: auth, databases, and real-time command & control systems
  • Champion test-ability, portability, monitoring, scalability, reliability, and maintainability as core parts of software delivery
  • Communicate effectively to plan, execute and deliver results across multiple teams and functions
  • Create novel solutions to challenging, real world problems
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship spanning multiple teams (20-30 engineers)
  • Travel up to 10% of time to collaborate with teammates and understand real world operating conditions


 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least 2+ years architecting systems designed for scale, performance, and non-standard network environments
  • At least 5+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc.
  • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases
  • A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact
  • A bias towards rapid delivery and iteration, extreme ownership, and strong opinions with low ego
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Professional software development lifecycle experience using tools such as version control, CI/CD systems, etc.
  • Experience building software in Go and Rust
  • Experience with industry standard cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and software infrastructure fundamentals (networking, security, distributed systems)
  • Experience with modern build and deployment tooling (e.g. Nix, Terraform)
  • A deep, demonstrated understanding of how computers and networks work, from a single desktop to a multi-cluster cloud node
  • Familiarity with industry standard monitoring, logging, and data management tools and best practices

US Salary Range

$188,000$282,000 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:

  • Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
    • 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 the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
  • A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
  • Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
  • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

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.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. 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, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, 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!

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

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The Company
HQ: Costa Mesa, CA
4,500 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Anduril is a defense products company. Unlike most defense companies, we don’t wait for our customers to tell us what they need. We identify problems, privately fund our R&D and sell finished products off the shelf. Ideas are turned into deployed capabilities in months, not years.

Why Work With Us

Thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters.

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