Software Engineer, Generalist

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><h3>ABOUT THE JOB</h3> <p>At Anduril, our Software Engineers are at the forefront of defense technology, crafting high-impact, cutting-edge solutions that redefine innovation. You'll dive into a diverse range of projects, partnering with brilliant minds across disciplines to engineer robust software systems that empower our mission-critical operations. We're seeking talented backend generalist software engineers on several teams to contribute to projects that are shaping the future of defense.</p> <h4><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure back-end services that power our mission-critical applications and systems.</li> <li>Architect and implement robust data models, databases, and data pipelines to support extensive data processing, analysis, and storage requirements.</li> <li>Collaborate with front-end engineers, robotics engineers, and other stakeholders to define service requirements and ensure seamless integration of back-end components.</li> <li>Optimize system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for efficient data flow and application responsiveness.</li> <li>Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from conceptualization and design to implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of distributed systems.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></h4> <ul> <li><strong>Strong Technical Foundation:</strong> A solid academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics, providing a deep understanding of computer systems and algorithms.</li> <li><strong>Proficient in Backend Languages:</strong> Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience developing production-ready back-end software using languages such as Go, Python, Java, Rust, or C++.</li> <li><strong>Data Systems Expertise:</strong> Demonstrated success in designing, implementing, and managing various data storage solutions (e.g., relational databases, NoSQL databases) and building efficient data processing pipelines.</li> <li><strong>Mastering Complex Systems:</strong> Aptitude for quickly learning and effectively contributing within sophisticated, distributed back-end systems and codebases.</li> <li><strong>Driven by Real-World Impact:</strong> A proactive drive and enthusiasm for developing mission-critical back-end software that demonstrably supports vital operations and makes a significant real-world difference.</li> <li>Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.</li> </ul> <p><em>This job post is inclusive of openings within various teams. Successful candidates will be matched to a specific team at a subsequent stage of the recruitment process.</em></p> <p><em>The roles considered for this job post may require travel. The extent of travel will vary by role.</em></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">US Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$167,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$222,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-contrast="auto">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:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>Benefits</strong></h3> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. </span><em><span data-contrast="auto">For more information, <a href="https://www.anduril.com/careers">Explore Our Benefits</a>.</span></em></p> <p> </p> <div class="RichText column1"> <h3 class="detailElios"><strong>Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams</strong></h3> <p class="detailElios">Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent sch