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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.\nABOUT THE TEAM\nOur Warfighter Systems division is pioneering a future where mixed reality (MR) creates immersive, intuitive, and life-saving technologies. By seamlessly integrating real-time data with cutting-edge visualization tools, we empower warfighters with unparalleled situational awareness, enhanced training experiences, and operational superiority. This team consistently pushes the boundaries of what's possible, shaping a future where technology and defense unite to protect our nation. \nABOUT THE JOB\nThis role is responsible for leading the software engineering teams that power Connected Warfare's next-generation warfighter experience platforms. As Senior Director of Software Engineering, you will drive technical strategy and execution across a diverse portfolio including augmented reality and immersive training environments.\nYour teams will deliver mission-critical software to all US Services and international customers, working at the intersection of embedded systems, mobile platforms, distributed systems, and 3D experiences. This role demands both deep technical leadership and the ability to orchestrate complex programs across hardware, software, and customer delivery organizations.\nThis role is required to be onsite in Bellevue, WA\nWHAT YOU’LL DO\nYou will lead the software engineering organization responsible for delivering Connected Warfare's most advanced warfighter experience technologies. Your mandate is to ensure technical excellence, on-time delivery, and mission success across a complex portfolio of programs. This role demands a seasoned technical leader who can:\nOwn the technical vision and software roadmap, ensuring alignment with Connected Warfare's strategic objectives, our customer missions, and contract requirements\nLead and scale a high-performing organization of software engineers across multiple disciplines: embedded systems, Android/Linux platforms, AR/VR, distributed systems, UX, DevOps, and platform engineering\nPartner with C-suite executives and division leadership to understand strategic vision and business imperatives, own the translation into detailed implementation plans, and maintain clear, proactive communication on progress, risks, and key decisions across all stakeholders\nDrive execution across high-stakes programs with strict timelines, ensuring delivery commitments are met with quality\nPartner closely with Program Management, Product, Delivery, Hardware Engineering teams to ensure integrated solutions that meet warfighter needs\nEstablish and maintain engineering best practices for software development, testing, security, deployment automation, and operational excellence\nBalance innovation with execution-driving R&D for next-generation capabilities while ensuring reliable delivery of production systems to soldiers in the field\nBuild strong technical partnerships and navigate complex technology integration challenges\nOwn hiring, talent development, and team growth strategy to build world-class engineering capabilities across multiple technical domains\nServe as a technical leader and voice within Connected Warfare leadership, representing software engineering perspectives in strategic decisions\nDrive continuous improvement in engineering velocity, quality metrics, and operational performance across all programs\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nBS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field\n15+ years of software engineering experience with 10+ years in technical leadership roles managing large, multi-disciplinary engineering organizations (100+ engineers)\nProven track record of delivering complex software systems in defense, aerospace, robotics, autonomous vehicles or similarly demanding domains with hard real-time, safety, or mission-critical requirements\nDeep technical expertise across multiple of the following domains relevant to the role: embedded systems, mobile platforms (Android/Linux), distributed systems, AR/VR/XR technologies, networking, or real-time graphics\nDemonstrated ability to drive execution across complex, interdependent programs with multiple stakeholders while maintaining technical quality and meeting delivery commitments\nStrong technical judgment and ability to make sound architecture decisions that balance short-term delivery needs with long-term scalability and maintainability\nExceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior military and government leaders\nExperience building and scaling engineering teams, with a track record of attracting, developing, and retaining top engineering talent\nAbility to work onsite in Bellevue, WA\nMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)\n20% travel anticipated in this role for customer engagements, field testing events, and team collaboration\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nTrack record working with military or government customers\nExperience with field testing, user feedback integration, and iterative development in operational environments\nPassion for the warfighter mission and national security\nPassion for solving complex, multi-disciplinary technical challenges\nUS Salary Range\n$292,000—$386,000 USD\nThe 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: \nBenefits\nAt Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.\nProtecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams\nAnduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.\nTo ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:\nNo Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.\n\nPlease always verify communications:Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.\nVia Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to . \n\nExercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.\n\nWhat to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.\n\nData Privacy\nTo view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. \nBy submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. 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