Senior Software Engineer, Backend Core Platform

Anduril

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• Design and develop high-performance backend services and data pipelines that integrate design, manufacturing, and operations across Anduril's digital shipbuilding ecosystem. • Manage databases and create APIs to connect enterprise systems (PLM, ERP, WMS, MES) while enhancing model-based definitions with AI-driven insights. • Optimize system performance for scalability and reliability, ensuring minimal latency and efficient data access across critical production information flows. • Collaborate with digital, manufacturing, and corporate technology teams in a fast-paced, innovative culture focused on creative problem-solving and precision execution. • Support autonomous maritime vehicle development and next-generation defense technology by building the foundational backend systems for real-time production visibility.

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

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril Maritime delivers platforms, systems, and integrated effects in the maritime domain. Our autonomous vehicles (sub-surface and surface) are the cornerstone of these capabilities, and we continually strive to push the boundaries of the possible in terms of endurance, autonomy and mission capability. The Maritime team develops and maintains core products and payloads, and adapts and applies those products to serve a wide variety of defense, IC and commercial customers in US and international markets.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Senior Software Engineer, Backend Core Platform on the Maritime Digital Production team, you will build the core services and data pipelines that connect design, manufacturing, and operations across our digital shipbuilding ecosystem. You’ll design and implement backend systems that move critical information between tools and teams, creating the foundation for a unified, real-time view of production.

In this role, you’ll develop backend applications and internal APIs that retrieve and push information across enterprise systems such as PLM, ERP, WMS, and MES. You’ll also enhance model-based definitions within PLM environments like Teamcenter, integrating AI-driven insights to make engineering and production workflows smarter and more adaptive.

You’ll collaborate with digital, manufacturing, and corporate technology teams across Anduril in a high-tech, fast-paced culture of innovation that values creative problem solving and precision execution. If you’re driven to build scalable systems that link digital design with real-world manufacturing, you’ll be helping build the future of digital shipbuilding and the next generation of maritime vehicles.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Design and Implement Backend Services: Develop high-performance backend services to support the core platform, ensuring scalability and reliability.
Database Management: Design and maintain databases ensuring high throughput and efficient data access.
API Development: Create and maintain APIs to facilitate seamless integration with front-end applications and third-party systems.
Optimize Performance: Monitor and optimize system performance to ensure minimum latency and maximum efficiency.
Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with front-end developers, data engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive and robust solutions.
Maintain Documentation: Write comprehensive documentation to support ongoing development and maintenance of backend services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proficiency in backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go).
Experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
Understanding of software development best practices, including version control, testing, and CI/CD.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, particularly with interfacing with ERP, MES and PLM systems.
Familiarity with microservices architecture.
Knowledge of high-throughput data processing and real-time data handling.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK Stack).

US Salary Range

$191,000—$253,000 USD

The 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:

Benefits

At 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.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril 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.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

No 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.
Please 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.
- Via 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 contact@anduril.com.
Exercise 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.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

Data Privacy

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

By 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. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.

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Company:
Anduril
Location:
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Job Type:
Internship
Experience Level:
Senior
Source:
Greenhouse
Status:
Active

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