Senior Software Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries
Reston, VA

ABOUT THE TEAM


Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers’ most pressing national security requirements.

ABOUT THE JOB


We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Sr. 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, integrating encryption systems, designing software architectures, 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 technical leadership and the ability to learn new software technologies quickly

  • 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

  • Coordinate with other software team leads, engineering leads, and external teams or subcontractors as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS



  • 10+ years of experience in full-stack software development

  • BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields

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

  • Experience both designing new software architectures and Experience building low-level embedded software solutions including hardware integration and bare-metal code development

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

  • Ability to understand and implement complex certification requirements

  • Willingness to write and oversee world-class code with a deep commitment to solid, reviewed, well tested, well commented, well documented code

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS



  • BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, with 7+ in bare metal and embedded systems development

  • 15+ years of experience building top-to-bottom, full-stack (bare metal on up)

  • Experience implementing network and communication protocols, cryptographic systems, display protocols, or similar

  • Experience working with complex SoCs

  • Experience with ISRs, MMUs, timers

  • Experience developing operating systems or portions thereof

  • Experience with FPGA systems and commercial wireless systems software stacks (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.)

  • Strong focus on security

US Salary Range

$168,000 - $252,000 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!

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Posted 2026-02-07

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