Software Engineer, Intelligence Systems

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is a lead provider of highly specialized engineering products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements and shape concepts of operation. We design, develop, and deliver exquisite capability across their mission set using commercially available and custom hardware and software. We provide critically needed capabilities that address our customers’ most pressing national security requirements.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Software Engineer (SWE) to join our rapidly growing team in Reston, Virginia. In this role you will be responsible for developing software across projects that may range from full-stack enterprise software to user-facing software on embedded and custom hardware devices. This role may include writing middleware, porting and refactoring code bases between languages, performance tuning, front-end and back-end development, and other software development and engineering tasks as needed. You will need to work within tight timelines and resource constraints.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Work directly with project managers to write software for full-stack software and user-facing software on custom and embedded hardware.


• Work at various levels of the software stack, from databases to GUI frameworks.


• Work with existing teams to maintain and update existing software systems.


• Provide software designs, estimates, and schedules as needed to program and project management.


• Actively contribute to the software development for critical tasks as needed to meet program deadlines.


• Adhere to software best practices and coding standards, perform code reviews, interact with revision control, build processes, and testing.


• Triage issues and investigate root cause failures.


• Report to the overall software lead for the project.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience in full-stack software development


• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields.


• Experience working in constrained development environments, including air-gapped systems.


• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases.


• Ability to understand and implement complex certification requirements.


• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Some supplementary experience in embedded systems development.


• Experience working in C#, C++, Python, and/or JavaScript.


• Experience working with AI/ML frameworks.


• 5+ years of experience in full-stack software development.


• Strong focus on security.

US Salary Range

$166,000 - $220,000 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.


• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

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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