Director Software Engineering, Developer Platform and Infrastructure

Anduril 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. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Developer Platform and Infrastructure organization is responsible for the core developer platform that enables our internal business lines to build on a software platform to deliver innovative defense products. The organization is responsible for creating internal tools and platform abstractions that significantly enhance productivity, reliability, and scalability across the company. As the Head of Developer Platform and Infrastructure, you will lead strategic initiatives, set architectural direction and manage a cross-functional team of engineers dedicated to internal platform innovation.

This role will be based out of our HQ in Costa Mesa, Ca.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and manage a diverse team of software engineers and technical leaders.

• Own, drive, and execute strategic vision and technical roadmap for Developer Platform.

• Own building the heartbeat & rhythm of releases of the Developer Platform to most efficiently enable Anduril to leverage & move fast to deliver products. Enable key stakeholders with a best in class Developer Platform.

• Drive architectural alignment and ensure robust, scalable platform abstractions and internal tooling.

• Foster strong collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, including product managers, infrastructure teams, and engineering leadership.

• Coordinate across all of Software Platform to create optimized flow of many software products into a scalable release methodology.

• Oversee technical excellence, reliability, and scalability of internal software platforms and services.

• Champion best practices in software development, DevOps, security, and continuous improvement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in senior management or leadership roles.

• Proven track record leading software platform teams, developing internal tooling, and platform-level abstractions.

• Strong technical background in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and platform design.

• Deep proficiency in software engineering principles & architecture especially API’s, microservices and service-oriented architecture (SOA). Experience with programming languages (Rust, Go, Python, C++, React, or similar)

• Deep proficiency in Data architectures & experience with Data platforms. DB experience with SQL/NoSQL.

• Demonstrated success managing teams across multiple complex projects and initiatives.

• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills with cross-functional teams.

• Fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and innovation within the team.

• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements.

• Ability to align Developer Platform, Release, & Automation initiatives with business goals and drive measurable results

• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, etc.), and modern DevOps practices.

• Proficiency in DevOps tools, practices, and principles (CI/CD, automation, Testing, QA, etc.)

• Experience with risk management and security best practices.

• Developing and implementing robust rollback plans to quickly recover from issues and minimize the impact of problematic releases

• Implementing monitoring and observability solutions to track application performance, infrastructure health, & key metrics.

• Analyzing data and identifying areas for process improvement and optimization to enhance software delivery speed and reliability.

• Advocating for cost efficiency throughout the software development lifecycle, optimizing cloud resource utilization, and enforcing governance policies.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience scaling and managing large-scale developer infrastructure and enterprise-grade platforms.

• Familiarity with authentication, authorization systems, fine-grained permissions, and security practices.

• Background in automated testing methodologies, AI-driven testing, and advanced CI/CD tooling.

• Experience driving platform innovation and adoption across large organizations.

• Experience with embedded systems & building software that can be deployed on physical products. Experience with NixOs, pushing firmware updates, drivers, boot sequences, etc.

• Experience with building & deploying SDK’s

US Salary Range
$228,000—$342,000 USD

The 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. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.

• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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