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Senior Software Engineer, Generalist (Active Clearance)

Anduril· Templates: ENG
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Washington, DC$191k - $253kfull-timePosted 9mo ago

About the role

Senior backend generalist software engineer role at Anduril Industries, focusing on defense technology across multiple teams. Responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable and secure back-end services, data models, pipelines, and distributed systems to support mission-critical operations. Requires active U.S. Top Secret clearance and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure back-end services that power mission-critical applications and systems.
  • Architect and implement robust data models, databases, and data pipelines to support extensive data processing, analysis, and storage requirements.
  • Collaborate with front-end engineers, robotics engineers, and other stakeholders to define service requirements and ensure seamless integration of back-end components.
  • Optimize system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for efficient data flow and application responsiveness.
  • Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from conceptualization and design to implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of distributed systems.

Qualifications

  • Strong Technical Foundation: A solid academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics, providing a deep understanding of computer systems and algorithms.
  • Proficient in Backend Languages: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience developing production-ready back-end software using languages such as Go, Python, Java, Rust, or C++.
  • Data Systems Expertise: Demonstrated success in designing, implementing, and managing various data storage solutions (e.g., relational databases, NoSQL databases) and building efficient data processing pipelines.
  • Mastering Complex Systems: Aptitude for quickly learning and effectively contributing within sophisticated, distributed back-end systems and codebases.
  • Driven by Real-World Impact: A proactive drive and enthusiasm for developing mission-critical back-end software that demonstrably supports vital operations and makes a significant real-world difference.
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:Backend developmentData modeling and pipelinesDistributed systemsCross-functional collaboration
Nice to have:System optimization

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (availability at little to no cost for employees) including health and recovery support.
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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