Senior Software Engineer, Nix

Anduril Industries

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Work type: Remote
Location: Remote
Salary: $191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted: 29 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $183k

This role $222k

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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 · Senior Software Engineer, Nix

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As a Senior Software Engineer, Nix, you will join the team responsible for maintaining the core package set that supports software distribution across the organization for development, hosted services, and embedded devices. You will be responsible for packaging open-source and proprietary components using Nix, defining usage standards to improve developer ergonomics, creating internal tooling, and providing mentorship to other engineers. The role requires proficiency with Nix, Nixpkgs, NixOS, and functional programming, alongside a deep understanding of build systems and packaging ecosystems. Candidates should possess experience in at least one language including Rust, C++, Go, Python, or Haskell. You will solve complex problems related to large-scale software distribution and infrastructure by integrating Nix into developer workflows and managing complex systems within a high-stakes defense technology environment requiring a U.S. Secret security clearance.

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Skills

Nix Nixpkgs NixOS Rust C++ Go Python Haskell AWS Terraform Functional Programming Software Distribution Build Systems Monitoring Logging Data Management

What you'll do

Maintain an internal package set for software distribution across development environments, hosted services, and embedded devices.
Package open-source and proprietary software components using Nix.
Define Nix usage standards to improve developer ergonomics and workflow integration.
Create internal tooling to support the core package set.
Provide technical assistance, training, and mentorship to other engineers regarding Nix at scale.
Design and implement architectural changes for complex software systems.
Resolve intricate technical problems by breaking them down into simple solutions.

What we're looking for

Proficiency with Nix, Nixpkgs, NixOS, and functional programming.
Deep understanding of build systems and packaging ecosystems.
Ability to navigate large, complex systems and use Nix to improve them.
Experience with at least one of the following: Rust, C++, Go, Python, or Haskell.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Experience managing cloud computing resources (preferred).
Experience with modern build/deployment tooling and continuous integration (preferred).
Experience designing complex software systems and participating in technical design reviews (preferred).

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