Senior Software Engineer, Platform

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.

The Business Systems team is responsible for building and improving the many systems that enables Anduril to accomplish its mission. Anduril’s supply chain, accounting, sales & growth, engineering, modeling & simulation, field maintenance, manufacturing, and many more teams rely on the technology built and maintained by our team. We work across the company to ensure we have the tools and capabilities necessary for mission success.

We are seeking a Senior Platform Software Engineer to join our internal tools team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining core platform services that empower other developers across the organization. Your work will directly impact the productivity and efficiency of our engineering teams.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design and implement scalable, reliable platform services such as centralized fine-grain permissions, AI infrastructure, and React component libraries
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to understand their needs and develop solutions that enhance developer productivity
• Create and maintain APIs, SDKs, and documentation for platform services
• Optimize existing services for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Contribute to the architecture and design of our developer infrastructure

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on building developer tools or platform services
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and React
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and API design
• Solid understanding of cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to balance technical trade-offs
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience building and maintaining large-scale developer infrastructure
• Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and infrastructure
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization systems
• Experience with performance optimization and scalability challenges
• Contributions to open-source projects or developer tools
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD, containerization)

Join our team to build the foundation that enables our engineers to innovate and deliver high-quality products efficiently. Your work will have a significant impact on the productivity and success of our entire engineering organization.

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.
• 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 (e.g., 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.
• 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. 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!