Senior Director, Software Engineering

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

The Senior Director of Software Engineering will lead the software engineering teams that power Connected Warfare's next-generation warfighter experience platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the software engineering organization responsible for delivering Connected Warfare's most advanced warfighter experience technologies.
• Own the technical vision and software roadmap, ensuring alignment with Connected Warfare's strategic objectives, customer missions, and contract requirements.
• Lead 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.
• Partner 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.
• Drive execution across high-stakes programs with strict timelines, ensuring delivery commitments are met with quality.
• Partner closely with Program Management, Product, Delivery, Hardware Engineering teams to ensure integrated solutions that meet warfighter needs.
• Establish and maintain engineering best practices for software development, testing, security, deployment automation, and operational excellence.
• Balance innovation with execution,driving R&D for next-generation capabilities while ensuring reliable delivery of production systems to soldiers in the field.
• Build strong technical partnerships and navigate complex technology integration challenges.
• Own hiring, talent development, and team growth strategy to build world-class engineering capabilities across multiple technical domains.
• Serve as a technical leader and voice within Connected Warfare leadership, representing software engineering perspectives in strategic decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering velocity, quality metrics, and operational performance across all programs.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 15+ years of software engineering experience with 10+ years in technical leadership roles managing large, multi-disciplinary engineering organizations (100+ engineers).
• Proven 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.
• Deep 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.
• Demonstrated ability to drive execution across complex, interdependent programs with multiple stakeholders while maintaining technical quality and meeting delivery commitments.
• Strong technical judgment and ability to make sound architecture decisions that balance short-term delivery needs with long-term scalability and maintainability.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior military and government leaders.
• Experience building and scaling engineering teams, with a track record of attracting, developing, and retaining top engineering talent.
• Ability to work onsite in Bellevue, WA.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• 20% travel anticipated in this role for customer engagements, field testing events, and team collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record working with military or government customers.
• Experience with field testing, user feedback integration, and iterative development in operational environments.
• Passion for the warfighter mission and national security.
• Passion for solving complex, multi-disciplinary technical challenges.

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.