Lead Mission Software Engineer, C4

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
$196,000 - $294,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
10+ years of experience
AI · Defense

Description For Lead Mission Software Engineer, C4

Anduril Industries is seeking a Lead Mission Software Engineer for their C4 (Command, Control, Communications, and Computers) Engineering team. This role is pivotal in creating new products and solutions to address a wide variety of customer problems in the defense technology sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, with 10+ years of experience in various programming languages and 5+ years leading agile software engineering teams.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Owning C4 software solution suites deployed to customers
  • Architecting and designing scalable systems
  • Creating roadmaps and execution plans
  • Writing code to improve products and scale mission capabilities
  • Collaborating across teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
  • Managing a team of talented software engineers

The role requires a "Whatever It Takes" mindset, with the ability to execute in an expedient, scalable, and methodical way while keeping the mission top-of-mind. The engineer will work on cutting-edge, complex systems that must deliver critical capabilities on aggressive timelines to outmatch pacing threats and empower customers with commercial-style technologies for defense applications.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $196,000 - $294,000 USD, along with equity grants and comprehensive benefits. The role may require up to 30% travel and the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Anduril Industries is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. They actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, veterans, and those with disabilities to apply.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Lead Mission Software Engineer, C4

  • Own the C4 software solution suites deployed to customers
  • Architect and design scalable systems
  • Create roadmaps and execution plans
  • Write code to improve products and scale mission capabilities
  • Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
  • Create and analyze metrics for debugging and monitoring
  • Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next steps
  • Partner with end-users to turn needs into features
  • Travel to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world
  • Brief executives and high-ranking officials
  • Manage a team of talented SWEs at various career stages

Requirements For Lead Mission Software Engineer, C4

Java
Python
Rust
Go
JavaScript
  • Strong engineering background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
  • 5+ years leading and building agile SWE teams
  • 10+ years working with programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript
  • Experience building software solutions involving hardware integrations
  • Experience building scalable solutions on edge infrastructure
  • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases
  • Passionate about working on critical software with real-world impact
  • Data-driven and customer outcomes focused
  • Experience using AGILE methodologies and execution
  • TS/SCI clearance (active or eligible)
  • Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Benefits For Lead Mission Software Engineer, C4

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
  • Platinum Healthcare Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous company holiday calendar and PTO plans
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Professional development stipend
  • Daily Meals and Provisions
  • Company-funded commuter benefits
  • Relocation assistance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan

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