Manager, Security Software Engineering

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
123 days ago
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Confirmed live 3 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $189k
This role $222k
$128k most similar roles pay here $266k

This role pays more than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $159,750–$217,675 — 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 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manager, Security Software Engineering

Manager, Security Software Engineering will lead and manage a software engineering team within the Product Security organization to deliver reusable, foundational security components for various products. The role involves setting technical directions for architecture, design, and implementation of security features while managing career development, hiring, and performance for team members. The manager will build production-ready internal tools, platforms, or infrastructure while establishing standards for code quality and testing. Candidates should be proficient in programming languages such as C/C++, Golang, Rust, or Python, and possess experience with embedded or Linux systems. The work focuses on building resiliency into products through platform security, including potential involvement with endpoint detection, secure key handling, and programmable logic devices. This role addresses the technical challenge of implementing mission-enabling security solutions across a diverse suite of defense technology products.

What you'll do

  • Lead and grow a team of software engineers within the Product Security organization.
  • Develop and mature the roadmap for internal security tooling and foundational components.
  • Set technical direction for the architecture, design, and implementation of security features across all products.
  • Establish engineering standards for code quality, testing, and operational excellence.
  • Manage team member career development, hiring, and performance evaluations.
  • Translate business needs from non-engineering stakeholders into actionable technical plans.
  • Balance long-term platform investments with high-leverage projects to ensure reliable delivery of complex software.

What we're looking for

  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.
  • Possess both strategic vision and technical depth in security architecture and implementation.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C/C++, Golang, Rust, or Python.
  • Experience working with embedded and/or Linux systems.
  • Proven ability to build, test, and deliver production-ready internal tools, platforms, or infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally by translating business needs into technical plans.
  • Strong professional communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
  • Experience building high-performing engineering teams and managing career development for team members.

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