Engineering Manager, Embedded Systems Engineering

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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Above market

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This role $222k
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This role pays more than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $155,482–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $222k versus about $189k for comparable roles.

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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, Embedded Systems Engineering

As an Engineering Manager in the Edge Compute and Comms (ECC) team at a leading defense technology firm, you will lead a high-performing team of 10-15 engineers focused on developing resilient software for autonomous systems. Your role involves shaping architectures optimized for resource-constrained environments using Rust and C++, ensuring seamless communication across distributed networks. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance rapid delivery with robust architecture, while driving technical excellence in areas like memory safety and concurrency. Additionally, you will champion best practices in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD processes to maintain mission-critical software quality, all while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth for your team.

What you'll do

  • Lead and mentor a team of 10–15 engineers in systems programming practices.
  • Define team objectives and prioritize work streams with cross-functional leadership.
  • Ensure timely delivery of complex software projects by removing impediments.
  • Serve as primary liaison between the engineering team and senior leadership.
  • Supervise architecture, design, and implementation for high-performance edge apps.
  • Champion best practices in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD processes.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience as a software engineering manager with proven leadership in high-performing teams.
  • Extensive hands-on development experience (8+ years) in building resilient, high-performance software for distributed edge systems.
  • Expertise in C++ and/or Rust, focusing on memory management, concurrency, and performance optimization.
  • Proven ability to deliver complex projects under tight deadlines while managing stakeholder relationships effectively.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills to inspire and develop talented engineers.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies and continuous process improvement.

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