Principal Software Engineer, Strategic Infrastructure - Advanced Networking & Comms

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Principal Software Engineer, Strategic Infrastructure - Advanced Networking & CommsAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.ABOUT THE TEAM

• If you are an experienced SWE or SRE who is passionate about building the platform that delivers capabilities to directly improve the experience of the warfighter, this is the job for you.
• Engineers supporting Strategic Infrastructure will work with technical leaders and mission system engineers to determine technical direction and delivery with thorough analysis, designs and code. They should be comfortable leading small, focused projects as well as making major contributions to the code and system design.ABOUT THE JOBWHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Rapidly develop technology solutions to advance strategic infrastructure initiatives that enable all Anduril business lines to accelerate delivery of Anduril's best-in-class warfighting capabilities.
  • Lead cross functional teams executing on zero-to-one developmental projects across Anduril's emerging capability areas, with a particular focus on efforts to build highly scalable platforms or infrastructure.
  • Improve Anduril's operational capabilities by improving our core product offering through root cause analysis and creating tooling capable of managing large scale deployments.
  • Collaborate with customers and internal teams to develop and execute integration strategies that support business growth while targeting specific customer needs using existing and novel capabilities.
  • Build global partnerships and an understanding of ongoing technology development efforts across Anduril and the industry to accelerate delivery of business critical technologies.
  • Develop solutions to our customers' most complex problems and help support next-generation acquisition efforts to address jointly identified capability gaps.
  • Leverage customer partnerships and industry knowledge to ensure Anduril is leading the industry in building and delivering complete and relevant solutions to the warfighter.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Deep technical expertise in multiple domains (systems design, networking, storage, cybersecurity, etc) to quickly identify opportunities for points of customer integration and collaboration.
    • Proven ability to drive consensus across multiple stakeholders outside the organization.
    • Experience building and leading teams to operate in stressful and ambiguous situations.
    • Experience in the technical, programmatic, and operational challenges of developing and deploying autonomous weapon systems across command echelons.
    • High bandwidth to focus on opportunities that span the spectrum of Anduril hardware and software products, and the spectrum of defense program offices.
    • Experience working with other cultures and mapping human terrain in order to positively represent our company and navigate unfamiliar decision-making chains.
    • Must be able to work in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial, and creative environment.
    • A leader who can build, adapt, and implement new and innovative approaches to market.
    • Excellent writing and communication skills and experience briefing senior executives and defense leadership.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
      • Minimum of 7 years of operations and engineering experience in the government and/or private sector.
      • Experience building scalable infrastructure and backend software systems with various data storage and processing requirements.
      • Experience with industry standard cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), CI/CD tools, and software infrastructure fundamentals (networking, security, distributed systems).
      • Ability to understand, debug, and modify software written in languages such as Go, Rust, C++, or Python.
      • STEM degree or equivalent technical experience.
      • Deep technical aptitude in order to understand novel and emerging threats, technologies, and product capabilities with demonstrated performance in one or more of the following areas: networking, cloud technologies, application development, hardware design, and/or cybersecurity.
      • Must be willing to travel up to 30%.
      • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.US Salary Range: $196,000 - $294,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.Benefits:
        • Platinum Healthcare Benefits.
        • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance.
        • Generous company holiday calendar and competitive PTO plans.
        • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
        • Family Planning & Parenting Support.
        • Mental Health Resources.
        • A professional development stipend.
        • Daily Meals and Provisions.
        • Company-funded commuter benefits.
        • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
        • 401(k) retirement savings plan.Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply.
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