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
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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.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manager, Security Software Engineering

As a Manager of Software Security Engineering at Anduril, you will lead and grow a team responsible for developing foundational security components across the company’s products. You’ll set technical direction and roadmaps, collaborate with engineering teams to build robust security solutions, and ensure reliable delivery of complex software projects while managing career development and performance for your team members. The ideal candidate has experience in firmware or software engineering with a focus on platform security, proficiency in languages like C/C++, Golang, Rust, or Python, and expertise in embedded and Linux systems. Additionally, you should have a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering practical security solutions that meet industry standards.

What you'll do

  • Lead and grow a software security engineering team to develop foundational security components.
  • Set technical direction for architecture, design, and implementation of security features across products.
  • Implement critical security tooling in collaboration with other engineering teams.
  • Balance long-term platform investments with high-leverage projects for quick impact.
  • Ensure reliable delivery of complex software projects within the organization.
  • Establish engineering standards for code quality, testing, and operational excellence.

What we're looking for

  • Possesses strategic vision and technical depth in security architecture.
  • Proficient with programming languages like C/C++, Golang, Rust, or Python.
  • Experience building production-ready internal tools and platforms.
  • Background in embedded systems and/or Linux system development.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally on security solutions.
  • Commitment to practical, mission-enabling security solutions.

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