Full-Time
Anduril
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous systems for defense applications
Compensation Overview
$142k - $214k/yr
Senior
Atlanta, GA, USA
Relocation benefits will be provided.
US Top Secret Clearance Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Proven experience (5+ years) as a Software Engineering Manager or Technical Lead with a focus on product development and integration
- Robotics/drone experience being produced at scale
- Strong coding and architectural skills with hands-on experience in multiple programming languages and frameworks
- Experience with customer-facing projects and the ability to translate complex technical details into client-friendly language
- Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of mentoring engineers and driving team performance
- Strong project management abilities, proficient in agile methodologies and tools
- Exceptional problem-solving, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering positive relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients
- 5+ years of C and C++ programming skills
- Comfortable integrating with typical embedded systems and hardware interfaces
- Strong debugging skills
- Familiarity with revision control systems such as GitHub
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
- Lead and mentor a team of 5-10 software engineers in the development, testing, and integration of the Altius product
- Oversee the full product lifecycle, from conception to deployment, ensuring high-quality standards and timely delivery
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, sales, and customer support, to align product features and integrations with client needs
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for customer integration projects, ensuring smooth and effective communication
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for system integration and product updates
- Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and budgets to meet strategic goals
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to inform product development and innovation
- Be responsible overall product quality and testing strategy
- Analyze flight test results and integration efforts
- Support operational aircraft deployments
- Perform code reviews for Pull Requests of your team to ensure high quality code
- Strong vehicle systems and avionics design knowledge
- Bias towards delivery and iteration, in order to discover the right use cases to invest engineering time in
- Willing to take risks and own the accountability for managing those risks
- Passionate about solving real world problems, quickly
- Insatiable desire to build and create
- Familiarity with MOSA/WOSA efforts and standard industry interfaces (STANAG 4586, OMS, FACE, UCI)
- Familiarity with DO-178 standards or similar certifications
- Confidence using Software-In-The-Loop (SITL) and Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) test frameworks
- Has designed, built, delivered useful software to users multiple times, we want to hear war stories!
Anduril Industries develops advanced autonomous systems for military and security purposes, focusing on providing solutions to government and commercial clients, particularly in the defense sector. The company's main product is the Lattice platform, a software system that integrates various autonomous air, land, and sea vehicles designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. This platform enables these systems to operate together effectively, ensuring persistent awareness and security in challenging environments. Anduril's product range includes autonomous air systems like the Roadrunner and Fury, as well as underwater vehicles such as the Dive LD, which are used for various operational needs. Unlike many competitors, Anduril emphasizes the integration of its systems and continuous technological innovation to maintain a competitive edge. The company's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing integrated security solutions across multiple domains.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Series G
Total Funding
$6.2B
Headquarters
Orange, California
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Integration of Klas's hardware boosts real-time battlefield data synthesis.
- Menace T system enhances operational efficiency in remote settings.
- Partnership with HD HHI expands Anduril's maritime autonomous systems capabilities.
What critics are saying
- Meta's recruitment of Pentagon officials poses a competitive threat to Anduril.
- Integration of Klas's hardware may face regulatory and technical challenges.
- Air Force's interest in cheaper drones could pressure Anduril's pricing strategy.
What makes Anduril unique
- Anduril's Lattice platform integrates autonomous systems for seamless ISR missions.
- The company offers a diverse range of air, land, and sea autonomous vehicles.
- Anduril's acquisition of Klas enhances its tactical communication capabilities.
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Benefits
Full Family Health Coverage
16 Weeks Paid Leave for All Caregivers
Family Planning & Support
Incentivized Time Off
Mental Health Resources
Financial Planning
Unlimited Provisions
Professional Development
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been on a monthslong charm offensive with the Trump administration Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reservedMeta is courting national security and former Pentagon officials to help sell its virtual reality and AI services to the federal government, Forbes has learned. Multiple former government officials said they were aware of the recruiting efforts.Meta, which recently opened up its Llama AI model for military use, has long maintained lobbyists in D.C., but almost half a dozen current open roles indicate it is bolstering its efforts to secure lucrative government contracts. The company is seeking two public policy managers, including one to focus on the White House — preferably with a security clearance and previous Pentagon work — to “lead our outreach to national security and foreign policy agencies within the Executive Branch of the U.S. government on both policy issues and adoption of our technologies.”In January, Meta hired Francis Brennan, a former Trump advisor, to lead strategic communications out of D.C. Another recent hire, who according to their Linkedin worked for an undisclosed federal government agency for more than a decade, posted about joining Meta to focus on its “intelligence sharing” with the government
Alongside the acquisition news, Anduril introduced a new offering named Menace T, a portable system designed to deliver fast, on site computing and network connectivity in harsh and remote settings, all in a package small enough for one person to carry and deploy within minutes.
Anduril's logo on display at the Defence and Aerospace Expo and Congress in March.
Anduril Industries, the defense startup known for building AI-driven battlefield systems, is acquiring Ireland-based Klas to strengthen its autonomous warfare capabilities. Anduril announced Monday that it has signed a deal to acquire Klas, a company that makes rugged communications gear used by military forces worldwide.The terms of the deal weren‚Äôt disclosed, and it still needs regulatory approval. But the aim is clear: Anduril wants to beef up its autonomous warfare capabilities by combining its software with Klas‚Äôs field-ready hardware.In a news release on its site, the Peter Thiel-backed tech startup said:“Anduril Industries today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Klas, a global leader in edge computing and tactical communications. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, brings Klas‚Äô rugged hardware into Anduril’s portfolio of autonomous systems and connected warfare capabilities‚Äîdelivering faster, more resilient and seamlessly integrated solutions for operations in harsh conditions at the tactical edge.”¬†Anduril to Acquire Klas to Boost AI Battlefield Tech and Drone CommunicationsKlas isn‚Äôt some scrappy newcomer. The company has been around for over three decades and has built rugged computers and networking equipment that work in the harshest environments‚Äîplaces where there’s no power grid or cell signal. That kind of gear makes it possible for troops to stay connected and operate drones in the field.Once the deal closes, Anduril plans to integrate Klas’s hardware into Lattice, its central software platform that stitches together data from drones, sensors, and other unmanned systems
Anduril Industries is set to acquire Ireland-based Klas to enhance its AI warfare systems. The deal, pending regulatory approval, will integrate Klas's tactical communication hardware into Anduril's Lattice platform, improving real-time battlefield data synthesis. Klas will continue operations in Ireland and the U.S., with plans to expand. This acquisition is Anduril's ninth since 2017. The company is also in talks for a funding round that could raise its valuation to $28 billion.