Engineering Manager, Edge Compute and Communications

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Seattle, WA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
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today

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Engineering Manager, Edge Compute and Communications

As an Engineering Manager in the Edge Compute and Comms (ECC) team, you will lead a high-performing group of 10-15 engineers focused on developing cutting-edge software for autonomous systems used by military partners. Your daily responsibilities include fostering a culture of excellence, driving technical innovation with Rust and C++, and ensuring seamless communication across distributed networks. You will collaborate closely with product managers and other engineering teams to define objectives and deliver complex projects efficiently while maintaining stringent quality standards. Additionally, you will champion best practices in software design, code reviews, and CI/CD processes to ensure robust systems, and invest in the professional growth of your team through coaching and feedback. This role requires expertise in systems programming, performance optimization for resource-constrained environments, and a strong background in delivering mission-critical software projects under tight deadlines.

What you'll do

  • Lead and mentor a team of 10–15 engineers in developing high-performance software for edge computing.
  • Define team objectives and prioritize work streams in collaboration with cross-functional leadership.
  • Ensure timely delivery of complex software projects by removing impediments and promoting agile methodologies.
  • Supervise architecture, design, and implementation of features for low-latency edge applications.
  • Champion best practices in software design, code reviews, testing, and CI/CD processes to ensure robust systems.
  • Drive technical excellence in areas like memory safety, concurrency, inter-process communication, and hardware-software interface design.
  • Invest in the professional growth of team members through coaching, feedback, and career development plans.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience as a software engineering manager with proven team-building success.
  • 8+ years of hands-on software development in distributed edge systems and Embedded Linux environments.
  • Expertise in C++ or Rust, focusing on memory management, concurrency, and performance optimization.
  • Proven ability to deliver complex projects under tight deadlines while managing stakeholder relationships.
  • Strong leadership skills with a focus on inspiring and developing talented engineers.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies and continuous process improvement.

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