Senior Software Developer in Test, Air Defense

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Irvine, CA
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$147,000–$192,000 / yr
Posted
98 days ago
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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 901 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Developer in Test, Air Defense

The Senior Software Developer in Test, Air Defense joins the Air Defense team to ensure the quality and performance of mission-critical systems designed to detect, track, and defeat Unmanned Aerial System threats. You will design and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for backend systems, APIs, and distributed components while building CI/CD pipelines in secure cloud environments. Daily responsibilities include executing functional, integration, performance, and reliability testing, as well as troubleshooting complex issues using Linux expertise, log analysis, and network debugging. You will utilize programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Go, and C# alongside tools like Jira, TestRail, and Robot Framework. This role addresses the technical challenge of providing networked sensors and effectors for rapid kinetic engagement in challenging operational environments.

What you'll do

  • Design and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for backend systems, APIs, and distributed components.
  • Build and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployments in secure cloud environments.
  • Develop and execute test strategies including functional, integration, performance, and reliability testing.
  • Conduct end-to-end testing of complete software stacks in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Troubleshoot system issues using advanced Linux expertise, log analysis, and network debugging.
  • Configure and manage test environments using virtualized and containerized setups.
  • Document test results, findings, and resolutions for knowledge sharing and compliance.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of experience as an SDET or Test Automation Engineer focusing on backend systems, APIs, and microservices.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree in a related field (preferred).
  • Proficiency in developing test automation frameworks using modern programming languages like Python, JavaScript, Go, or C#.
  • Experience creating and managing CI/CD pipelines.
  • Advanced expertise in Linux, including scripting, system configuration, and log analysis.
  • Experience testing complex distributed systems and cloud-native applications.
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance (U.S. Citizenship may be required).

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