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Software Engineer, Generalist

Anduril· Templates: ENG
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Hybrid (Irvine, California)$166k - $220kfull-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

Anduril Industries is seeking backend generalist software engineers to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and data pipelines across multiple teams, contributing to mission-critical defense software.

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 3 years of hands-on experience developing production-ready back-end software using languages such as Go, Python, Java, Rust, or C++.
  • Data Systems Expertise: Experience designing, implementing, and managing various data storage solutions (relational and NoSQL databases) and building efficient data processing pipelines.
  • Mastering Complex Systems: Ability to quickly learn and contribute within sophisticated, distributed back-end systems and codebases.
  • Driven by Real-World Impact: Proactive drive to develop mission-critical back-end software that supports vital operations.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:Backend developmentSystems designData processing pipelines

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available to employees (health, recovery, and more).
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees with otherwise detailed information accessible via the company website.
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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