Director of Software Engineering, PlatformOS

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

We are seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead the PlatformOS organization, responsible for creating internal tools and platform abstractions that significantly enhance productivity, reliability, and scalability across the company. You will lead strategic initiatives, set architectural direction, and manage a cross-functional team of engineers dedicated to internal platform innovation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and manage a diverse team of software engineers and technical leaders.
• Define and execute strategic vision and technical roadmap for PlatformOS.
• Drive architectural alignment and ensure robust, scalable platform abstractions and internal tooling.
• Foster strong collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, including product managers, infrastructure teams, and engineering leadership.
• Oversee technical excellence, reliability, and scalability of internal software platforms and services.
• Champion best practices in software development, DevOps, security, and continuous improvement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in senior management or leadership roles.
• Proven track record leading software platform teams, developing internal tooling, and platform-level abstractions.
• Strong technical background in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and platform design.
• Deep proficiency in software engineering principles, especially Node.js and React ecosystems.
• Demonstrated success managing teams across multiple complex projects and initiatives.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills with cross-functional teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience scaling and managing large-scale developer infrastructure and enterprise-grade platforms.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Kubernetes), and modern DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with authentication, authorization systems, fine-grained permissions, and security practices.
• Background in automated testing methodologies, AI-driven testing, and advanced CI/CD tooling.
• Experience driving platform innovation and adoption across large organizations.

US Salary Range

$228,000-$342,000 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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