Staff Software Engineer, Production Solutions

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, Production Solutions

As a Staff Software Engineer in Anduril’s ArsenalOS Manufacturing team, you will play a pivotal role in architecting and implementing distributed systems within Forge MES to orchestrate production operations such as work order management, scheduling, material flow, and capacity planning. Your responsibilities include defining technical architecture for scalability and integration strategies, collaborating with Platform/Foundations teams to shape shared infrastructure that meets manufacturing needs, and ensuring that production requirements influence broader architectural decisions. You will need expertise in systems thinking, domain translation, and excellent communication skills to bridge the gap between Manufacturing and other technical teams, driving adoption of platform capabilities while evolving data models across various domains. Preferred qualifications include experience with MES, ERP, and supply chain management platforms, making this role ideal for someone who can build scalable solutions that enable Anduril’s hardware enterprise to adapt as it scales.

What you'll do

  • Define and drive technical architecture for Manufacturing Production Solutions.
  • Architect and implement complex distributed systems for manufacturing workflows.
  • Bridge product and platform teams to shape shared infrastructure based on needs.
  • Partner across MES product teams to integrate solutions into cohesive experiences.
  • Represent manufacturing domain technically in broader architectural decisions.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in architecting and implementing complex distributed systems.
  • Strong background in defining technical architecture for manufacturing production solutions.
  • Experience in bridging product and platform teams to shape shared infrastructure.
  • Ability to represent manufacturing domain technically across various engineering teams.
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required due to clearance needs.
  • Systems thinking and domain translation skills for scalable technical architectures.
  • Excellent communication skills for influencing stakeholders and building alignment.

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