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Anduril Industries

Software Engineer, Generalist

Irvine, California, United StatesFrom $220kmidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Anduril Industries seeks a generalist backend software engineer to design and maintain scalable, mission-critical systems for defense technology applications. You'll work across distributed systems, data pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions powered by AI and advanced technology.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop scalable, reliable backend services for mission-critical applications
  • Architect data models, databases, and processing pipelines for extensive data requirements
  • Collaborate with frontend, robotics, and other engineers to define service requirements and ensure seamless integration
  • Optimize system performance and identify bottlenecks in distributed systems
  • Contribute across the full software development lifecycle from design through maintenance

What they're looking for

  • Backend development (Go, Python, Java, Rust, or C++)
  • Distributed systems design and implementation
  • Database design (relational and NoSQL)
  • Data pipeline development
  • System performance optimization
  • Computer Science fundamentals and algorithms
  • API design and integration
  • Production software development

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range: $166,000–$220,000 USD
  • Equity grants included in majority of full-time offers
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits at little to no cost
  • Top-tier benefits package
  • Mission-driven work in defense technology
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Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries builds autonomous defense systems including underwater vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and electronic warfare platforms for the Department of Defense. The company is hiring across mechanical engineering, mission operations, software development, technical leadership, and advanced manufacturing roles to support the design, deployment, and production of these mission-critical systems.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience designing and implementing data models and databases for production systems. What challenges have you faced with data storage solutions?
  • Describe a time you optimized performance in a distributed backend system. How did you identify bottlenecks and what was the outcome?
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