Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Maritime

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$254,000–$336,000 / 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.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Software Engineering, Maritime

As a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Anduril Industries, you will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team of 10 to 24 members, including software engineers and managers from various backgrounds, focusing on the development and maintenance of autonomous maritime platforms. Your responsibilities include designing and delivering a multi-year software roadmap that integrates with multiple teams and products, managing architecture selection for robotic systems, and ensuring compliance with high-assurance safety standards like DO-178 or IEC 61508. You will collaborate closely with technical leads to manage programmatic and technical risks while fostering a culture of mentorship and professional development within your team. The role requires expertise in backend services and embedded software using languages such as C, C++, Rust, and Go, along with experience in real-time operating systems (RTOS). This position demands a strong background in delivering military mission systems or autonomous vehicles and the ability to lead teams through all stages of the product lifecycle from design to sustainment.

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and delivery of a multi-year software roadmap for integrated products.
  • Manage architecture selection and design for robotic systems, balancing constraints and requirements.
  • Influence company-wide software roadmaps to meet autonomous system needs.
  • Build and manage a 12 - 36 month roadmap for your group within broader organizational goals.
  • Mentor and develop subordinate teams through professional growth and collaboration with HR functions.
  • Manage programmatic risk and collaborate on technical risk mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure appropriate employment and management of software engineers in cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in senior management within high-performing technology organizations.
  • Proven track record delivering military mission systems or autonomous vehicles.
  • Ability to lead software-enabled capabilities across the entire lifecycle.
  • Ownership of multi-product software platforms including stakeholder engagement and roadmap management.
  • Capacity for individual growth while effectively mentoring team members.
  • Secret security clearance required.

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