Head of Developer Platform and Infrastructure
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This role will be based out of our HQ in Costa Mesa, CA.
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.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage a diverse team of software engineers and technical leaders.
- Own, drive, and execute strategic vision and technical roadmap for Developer Platform.
- Own building the heartbeat and rhythm of releases of the Developer Platform to most efficiently enable Anduril to leverage and move fast to deliver products. Enable key stakeholders with a best in class Developer Platform.
- Drive architectural alignment and ensure robust, scalable platform abstractions and internal tooling.
- Foster strong collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, including product managers, infrastructure teams, and engineering leadership.
- Coordinate across Software Platform to create optimized flow of many software products into a scalable release methodology.
- Oversee technical excellence, reliability, and scalability of internal software platforms and services.
- Champion best practices in software development, DevOps, security, and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of software engineering experience with at least 5 years in senior management or leadership roles.Proven track record leading software platform teams, developing internal tooling, and platform-level abstractions.Strong technical background in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and platform design.Deep proficiency in software engineering principles and architecture, especially APIs, microservices, and SOA. Experience with Rust, Go, Python, C++, React, or similar.Deep proficiency in data architectures and data platforms. DB experience with SQL / NoSQL.Demonstrated success managing teams across multiple complex projects and initiatives.Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills with cross-functional teams.Fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and innovation within the team.Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements.Ability to align Developer Platform, Release, and Automation initiatives with business goals and drive measurable results.Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and modern DevOps practices.Proficiency in DevOps tools, practices, and principles (CI / CD, automation, testing, QA).Experience with risk management and security best practices.Developing and implementing robust rollback plans to quickly recover from issues and minimize impact of releases.Implementing monitoring and observability solutions to track performance, infrastructure health, and key metrics.Analyzing data to identify areas for process improvement and optimization to enhance delivery speed and reliability.Advocating for cost efficiency throughout the software development lifecycle, optimizing cloud resource utilization, and enforcing governance policies.Must be authorized to work in the United States.Preferred Qualifications
Experience scaling and managing large-scale developer infrastructure and enterprise-grade platforms.Familiarity with authentication, authorization systems, fine-grained permissions, and security practices.Background in automated testing methodologies, AI-driven testing, and advanced CI / CD tooling.Experience driving platform innovation and adoption across large organizations.Experience with embedded systems and building software for physical products (NixOS, firmware updates, drivers, boot sequences).Experience with building and deploying SDKs.US Salary Range
$228,000—$342,000 USD
Benefits
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 work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most full-time offers and are part of Anduril\'s total compensation package. Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including :
Platinum Healthcare Benefits : medical, dental, and vision plans; regional variations noted below.Basic Life / AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered; option to purchase additional life insurance.Generous holiday calendar and PTO.16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.Family Planning & Parenting Support : fertility, adoption, and gestational carrier coverage.Mental Health resources and additional work-life services.Professional development stipend for Anduril employees.Daily meals and provisions where offered; commuter benefits; relocation assistance based on role eligibility.401(k) retirement plan (traditional and Roth for US roles).The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about compensation and benefits during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable laws. We actively encourage minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
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