Senior Mission Software Engineer, EW

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted: today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Mission Software Engineer, EW

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As a Senior Mission Software Engineer at Anduril's Electronic Warfare division, you will join a high-performing team responsible for developing and deploying next-generation electronic warfare platforms. Your role involves owning critical technical areas, driving architectural decisions, and ensuring software reliability in contested environments. You will work on embedded systems, backend services, deployment automation, and operator tools while collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate new system configurations into active combat scenarios. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience with strong proficiency in languages like Haskell, Rust, C++, Go, or TypeScript, along with deep expertise in areas such as real-time systems, data infrastructure, or deployment management. Additionally, you should have a track record of delivering complex software solutions independently and effectively communicating with customers to meet mission requirements.

Skills

Haskell Rust C++ Go TypeScript Linux CI/CD Kubernetes Docker Nix/NixOS Verilog MATLAB

What you'll do

Own and drive the technical direction for critical areas of the EW software stack.
Architect and implement reliable, high-performance solutions in production environments.
Debug complex cross-system issues involving embedded software, networking, and applications.
Mentor junior engineers to enhance the team's overall technical capabilities.
Work directly with customers to translate mission requirements into engineering priorities.

What we're looking for

7+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong proficiency in at least two languages: Haskell, Rust, C++, Go, TypeScript
Deep expertise in embedded systems, backend services, or deployment systems
Track record of owning and shipping complex software in high-stakes environments
Ability to work independently and drive technical decisions with minimal oversight
Experience with Linux systems for administration, debugging, and performance optimization
Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with customers

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