Manager, Software Engineering

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted: 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 · Manager, Software Engineering

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As an Engineering Manager for the Edge Compute and Comms (ECC) team at a leading defense technology company, you will lead a high-performing team of 10-15 engineers focused on developing resilient software systems for autonomous and interconnected mesh ecosystems. Your daily responsibilities include fostering a culture of excellence in systems programming with languages like Rust and C++, driving execution through agile methodologies, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of complex projects. You will also champion technical best practices, mentor team members, and advocate for your team’s needs at the leadership level. This role requires extensive experience in software development, particularly in building high-performance systems for resource-constrained environments, as well as a strong background in C++ or Rust and expertise in DevOps and CI/CD processes tailored for embedded deployments.

Skills

C++ Rust CI/CD Agile Embedded Linux DevOps Docker Kubernetes AWS Git Python PostgreSQL Grafana Prometheus Raspberry Pi IoT OTA updates Networking Security System Integration Device Drivers Firmware Development

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 software quality assurance and CI/CD processes.
Invest in professional growth of team members through coaching and feedback.

What we're looking for

3+ years of experience as a software engineering manager with proven team-building success.
Extensive hands-on software development experience 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 effectively.
Strong leadership skills with a focus on inspiring and developing talented engineers.
Deep understanding of agile development methodologies and continuous process improvement.

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