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Senior Software Engineer, Platform Security

Posted 2 days agoSoftwareSoftware
Compensation
$191,000–$253,000/year

Job Description

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

The Lattice Foundations organization is responsible for enabling Anduril’s software products to reach a new standard of software excellence. We build tools, operate services, define processes, and develop frameworks to allow Anduril’s engineers and operators to execute at all stages of the software development lifecycle with efficiency, quality, and delight. We adapt industry best practices to the complexities of Anduril’s domain, develop new systems when we can improve on the state of the art, and integrate it all into a unitary foundation underlying Anduril’s software development.

The Platform Security team within Lattice Foundations is responsible for the security of the common software platform. We ensure that the platform architecture meets the security need, that the platform contains an appropriate set of well-designed security features, and that the software platform team has a strong security posture both for the development of its own components and for the management of third party dependencies. Platform Security helps other teams at Anduril securely integrate the software platform into their products.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for an experienced security engineer and builder to join our rapidly expanding team. In this role, you’ll design new security features and propose improvements to the security of Anduril’s common software platform. You will lead the implementation of these designs, working across the stack to deliver production-quality code that meets the challenging requirements of our customers.

Collaboration is key; you’ll review designs from other teams to identify potential security problems and work closely with them to agree on effective solutions. You’ll also collaborate closely with teams across the company to improve Anduril’s security posture.

If you’re passionate about building things that improve security and if you enjoy both the breadth that comes from working on large systems and the technical depth that is needed to create secure foundations, then this may be the position for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Lead the design of new security features and of security improvements to common platform services. Our scope is broad, with example domains ranging from operating system hardening, through authentication, to distributed protocols
  • Implement your designs, balancing security, performance, and functional requirements. You may need to work at all levels of the stack, from integrating secure hardware to developing and deploying applications
  • Review design proposals from other teams, identifying potential security issues and proposing solutions
  • Perform threat modeling and analyze existing systems to identify vulnerabilities
  • Provide security advice to engineering teams during their development, helping raise security awareness
  • Collaborate closely with other security practitioners and the software platform team, supporting efforts to improve Anduril’s security posture while delivering on our commitments to customers

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 6+ years experience designing and developing software
  • Experience designing secure protocols and/or APIs
  • Proficient in at least one of the following: C++, Rust, Golang
  • 3+ years experience securing complex systems
  • Strong working knowledge of cryptographic primitives and best practices, including key management and certificates
  • Experience performing security reviews and threat modeling
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to negotiate and reach consensus
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficient in two or more of the following: C++, Rust, Golang
  • Experience integrating secure hardware, such as TPM or TEE
  • Strong working knowledge of operating system security
  • Experience securing Kubernetes deployments
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

  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

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 [email protected].
  • 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 [email protected]. 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/.

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Job Details

Department
Software
Category
Software
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Posted
Mar 11, 2026, 09:07 PM
Listed
Mar 11, 2026, 09:07 PM
Compensation
$191,000 - $253,000 per year

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