Mission Software Infrastructure Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CASeattle, WAWashington, DC
Salary: $166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted: 93 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $193k

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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.

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TL;DR · Mission Software Infrastructure Engineer

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Mission Software Infrastructure Engineer, Active Clearance will join the Air Dominance & Strike team to develop software platforms and tooling for development, simulation, and deployment environments. This role involves bridging the gap between core software platforms and diverse environments ranging from cloud infrastructure to on-premises and edge hardware. The engineer will build systems supporting multi-domain robotic systems like Fury and Barracuda while contributing to Lattice for Mission Autonomy. Key responsibilities include automating infrastructure and managing complex code bases. Required technical skills include Python, scripting experience in Go or Rust, and proficiency with Kubernetes or NixOS in production environments. Preferred qualifications include experience with high performance compute management, GPU/CPU accelerated workflows, and physical rack based deployment. The role addresses the challenge of coordinating autonomous robots across various missions within a defense technology context.

Skills

Python Kubernetes NixOS Go Rust Cloud Infrastructure Simulation Scripting

What you'll do

Design, build, and automate software platforms and tooling for development, simulation, and deployment environments.
Bridge the gap between core software platforms and diverse environments including cloud infrastructure, on-premises systems, and edge hardware.
Manage high-performance compute workloads involving GPU and CPU accelerated workflows.
Maintain and manage production environments using Kubernetes or NixOS.
Develop and maintain tools to support the deployment of aerial and multi-domain robotic systems.
Navigate and optimize complex codebases to support mission autonomy software platforms.
Manage physical rack-based deployments for defense technology hardware.

What we're looking for

Must hold an active U.S. Secret or higher security clearance.
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
5+ years of engineering experience.
3+ years of experience focused on infrastructure problems.
Proficiency in Python and experience with scripting languages like Go or Rust.
Experience using Kubernetes or NixOS in production environments.
Ability to navigate complex systems and established code bases.
Preferred experience in simulation, high performance compute management, or GPU/CPU accelerated workflows.