Staff Software Engineer, Developer Platform

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$220,000–$292,000 / yr
Posted
today

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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 · Staff Software Engineer, Developer Platform

As a Staff Software Engineer on Anduril's Developer Platform team, you will lead engineering efforts to optimize release pipelines and CI/CD workflows for mission-critical defense systems across multiple countries. You will architect scalable AI-powered automation solutions and develop robust data infrastructure to track critical KPIs, enhancing developer productivity and supporting strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities include improving Golang-based tools like the dx CLI and creating complex datasets with Python in Palantir’s Foundry product. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of platform engineering experience, strong skills in Golang and Python, and proficiency with TypeScript/React for lightweight UI solutions. This role requires a self-directed mindset, exceptional systems thinking, and meticulous attention to detail, as you will work on complex software systems that scale with Anduril's growth.

What you'll do

  • Lead engineering efforts to optimize release pipelines and development workflows.
  • Architect scalable AI-powered automation solutions for mission-critical systems.
  • Design robust data infrastructure for diverse business lines' KPIs.
  • Develop productivity-enhancing tools like the Golang-based dx CLI.
  • Create complex datasets in Palantir’s Foundry product using Python.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of engineering experience with a focus on platform and infrastructure development.
  • Expertise in Golang for developing integrations and enhancing the dx CLI tool.
  • Strong Python skills for complex dataset analysis and visualization using Palantir’s Foundry product.
  • Proven ability to architect scalable, AI-powered automation solutions for mission-critical systems.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience with TypeScript/React for developing lightweight UI solutions.
  • Demonstrated success in fast-paced startup environments and maintaining complex software systems.

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