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Software Engineer, Generalist

Anduril · Irvine, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)

Defenseonsite$167k–$222k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Build backend services powering AI-driven Lattice OS command center.
  • Engineer autonomy and sensor fusion for real military systems.
  • Ship mission-critical software that deploys in months, not years.

What they offer

  • Highly competitive equity grants
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees

Ideal candidate

Backend generalist who thrives in complex distributed systems and wants real-world impact. Proactive builder excited to power defense missions and eligible for U.S. Top Secret clearance.

Requirements

  • Solid academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
  • Minimum 3 years developing production-ready backend software
  • Experience designing data storage solutions and data processing pipelines
  • Ability to learn and contribute within sophisticated distributed backend systems
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
  • Drive for developing mission-critical backend software with real-world impact
hiring process
Matched to a specific team at subsequent stage of recruitment; pre-employment screening required

Lab profile

About Anduril

Defense technology company building autonomous systems for military missions.

What they build

  • Lattice OS
  • Ghost
  • Anvil

Known for

  • Autonomous defense systems
  • AI-powered command and control
  • Rapid hardware-software iteration

Key facts

  • Founded in 2017
  • Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California
  • Backed by Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz
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