Senior Software Engineer, Backend Core Platform

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 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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 :

Healthcare Benefits

Additional Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

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