Staff Software Engineer, AI Platform

Staff Software Engineer, AI PlatformCosta Mesa, California, United StatesAnduril 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.About The TeamThe Developer Platform team serves as the backbone of Anduril's engineering ecosystem, building critical infrastructure that enables teams to deliver mission-critical defense systems. On this team you would optimize release pipelines and CI/CD workflows powering Anduril's Software Factories across the US, Australia, and UK. You'll develop productivity-enhancing tools like our Golang-based dx CLI and architect data infrastructure for actionable engineering metrics and KPIs. Your work will directly impact the productivity across the entire software engineering ecosystem, creating a foundation that scales with Anduril's growth and supports its mission of solving critical defense challenges through advanced technology.What You'll DoLead engineering efforts across release systems, developer tooling, and the broader Anduril Software Factory to optimize release pipelines and development workflows.Architect scalable AI-powered automation solutions that increase developer productivity while maintaining the highest standards of quality and security for mission-critical defense systems.Design and implement robust data infrastructure to effectively instrument our diverse business linesPartner with Heads of Mission Engineering to define and track critical KPIs that drive strategic decision-makingRequired Qualifications10+ years in an engineering setting, with platform engineering experience and a deep understanding of development workflows. You have experience working on developer tools, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation, preferably in environments that reward initiative, creativity, and independent problem-solving with a demonstrable track record of maintaining complex software systems.Strong Golang chops needed to create integrations with other Anduril services, and improve our popular dx toolStrong Python experience for creating, analyzing, and visualizing complex datasets in Palantir's Foundry productDemonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to unfamiliar technologies across multiple domainsSelf-directed, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and craft innovative solutions. The roadmap is ours to create and execute on.Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilitiesPreferred QualificationsExceptional systems thinking with meticulous attention to detail, outstanding communication, and project management skillsProficiency with TypeScript/React for developing lightweight UI solutionsBachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical fieldProven track record in fast-paced startup environmentsUS Salary Range$220,000 - $292,000 USDThe 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. 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