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Senior Software Engineer (Developer Experience), Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries Open · verified Oct 24, 2026
Reston Full-time Senior Software Engineering

At a glance

Senior Software Engineering role at Anduril Industries. Reston · full-time · $191,000–$253,000 base.

SalaryStated by Anduril Industries
$191,000 – $253,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from Anduril IndustriesOur estimate for the market: $157,459–$205,650Median $185,307
Above the market median of $185,307 for senior software engineering roles in Reston.
Worked out from 10 postings that stated pay, median $185,307. Last updated Oct 22, 2026.
RoleSoftware Engineering
SenioritySenior
LocationReston
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$191,000–$253,000
PostedSep 9, 2026 · 6w ago
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build secure CI/CD pipelines that automate software builds, tests and deployments across separate enclaves
  • Work with engineers to streamline build and test steps, reduce release friction and add security controls early
  • Find workflow problems with tactical software developers, then design lasting fixes
  • Create Terraform, Ansible or similar frameworks to set up development, test and production environments
  • Automate security checks and compliance reporting, and build hardened containers, monitoring and logging for classified systems

What you bring

  • At least five years of experience and a computer science, engineering or related degree, or equivalent experience
  • Hands-on ability with CI/CD tooling such as GitLab CI, Jenkins or another listed tool
  • Proficiency in programming or scripting, including Python or Bash, plus software design, testing, version control and debugging fundamentals
  • Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes or another listed container platform, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools
  • You hold an active U.S. Secret clearance at minimum and can keep it current

Who this fits

This senior individual contributor role suits an engineer focused on secure delivery systems, infrastructure automation and compliance for classified environments. It is based in Reston, Virginia, and requires an active U.S. Secret clearance that you can maintain.

From the employer

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 Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers’ most pressing national security requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines, enabling automated build, test, and deployment of software across multiple enclaves
  • Collaborate with software engineers to optimize the build and test processes, reduce deployment friction, and integrate security controls early in the development lifecycle
  • Work alongside tactical software developers to identify pain points and process deficiencies and architect durable solutions
  • Build Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks (Terraform, Ansible, or similar) to provision and configure development, test, and production environments
  • Automate security compliance workflows, including STIG scanning, vulnerability assessment, configuration validation, and compliance reporting for continuous monitoring
  • Develop containerization and orchestration solutions (Docker, Kubernetes) tailored for classified networks with appropriate security hardening
  • Create monitoring and logging infrastructure to support security operations, troubleshooting, and incident response
  • Partner with system administrators and ISSM/ISSO personnel to ensure deployed systems meet customer security requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar
  • Proficiency in a variety of programming or scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
  • Understanding of software engineering fundamentals: design patterns, testing, version control, and debugging
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or similar tools
  • Working knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
  • Understanding of Linux system administration, networking, and scripting (Python, Bash)
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance, at a minimum.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience deploying and maintaining systems in classified DoD or IC environments
  • Hands-on experience with ATO processes, STIG implementation, and continuous monitoring for accredited systems
  • Proficient in Python package development
  • Familiarity with SCAP-compliant scanning tools (OpenSCAP, Nessus, ACAS) and automated compliance frameworks
  • Experience with secure software supply chain practices, artifact signing, and software bill of materials (SBOM)
  • Knowledge of zero-trust architectures and microsegmentation in Kubernetes environments
  • Experience with GitOps workflows and declarative infrastructure management
  • Proficiency with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Splunk)
  • Understanding of PKI, certificate management, and secrets management solutions (Vault, AWS Secrets Manager)
  • Experience with air-gapped or disconnected network deployments
  • Relevant certifications such as Security+, CISSP, or AWS/Azure security certifications

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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