Software Engineering Manager

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

We are seeking a driven Engineering Manager to lead the Applications team within Anduril's Connected Factory organization. The Applications team builds software products that people on the factory floor and across the enterprise use every day.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers building core Connected Factory applications. Own team planning, prioritization, and delivery, keeping commitments clear and visible to stakeholders. Hire, onboard, and develop engineers, with regular coaching and feedback.
• Technical Execution: Work with product to guide the design of applications that support smart manufacturing. Work with Automation, Manufacturing, and IT teams to integrate software with robotics and operational technology. Help build tools for simulation, orchestration, and monitoring of production environments.
• Smart Factory Integration: Own the vision and delivery of best-in-class digital twin applications that provide the most accurate, real-time representation of our equipment, tooling, and factories. Partner with technicians, automation and robotics teams to enable efficient human-machine collaboration.
• Operational Excellence: Drive operational and engineering excellence across your team’s services. Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software development in a modern programming language (e.g., Python, TypeScript, Java), with at least 2+ years leading engineers as a manager or technical lead.
• AI-native approach to engineering, using AI tools to speed up development, improve code quality, and boost team productivity.
• Exposure to systems that bridge IT and OT (IoT protocols, edge computing), with attention to reliability, security, and scalability.
• Familiarity with data collection, processing, and reporting for factory infrastructure.
• Exposure to robotics, industrial automation, or real-time data streaming is a plus.

Benefits

Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including a comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) that ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.