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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Mission Software Engineer, EW - **Company:** Anduril Industries - **Location:** Costa Mesa, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $191,000.0 - $253,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Code Generation, Code Review, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Data Infrastructure, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Systems, Embedded Software, Hardware Interface Design, MATLAB, Radio-Frequency Identification, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Rust (Programming Language), Real Time Systems, Fpga Hardware, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Software Defined Radio, Data Pipelines, Docker, Glasgow Haskell Compiler, Golang - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9010302/senior-mission-software-engineer-ew ## About the Role * 7+ years of professional software engineering experience * Strong proficiency in at least two of: Haskell, Rust, C++, Go, TypeScript * Deep expertise in at least one of the following areas: * Embedded systems, real-time systems, or hardware/software interfaces * Backend services, distributed systems, or data infrastructure * Deployment systems, CI/CD, configuration management, or infrastructure-as-code * Systems integration, networking, or system-of-systems architecture Experience with Linux systems at a production level (administration, debugging, performance) Track record of owning and shipping complex software in a high-stakes or fast-moving environment Ability to work independently and drive technical decisions with minimal oversight Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with customers Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance Willingness to travel up to 30% PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience with Haskell and/or Rust in production environments * Experience with electronic warfare, software-defined radio, or RF systems * Familiarity with Nix/NixOS for deterministic builds and system configuration * Experience with FPGA development (Verilog, VHDL), especially Xilinx * Experience with MATLAB and C code generation * Experience with containerized deployments (Kubernetes, Docker) in edge or operational environments * Experience building engineering teams or functions from early stages * Prior experience in defense technology or military operations * Contributions to open source projects ## Description We're looking for Senior Mission Software Engineers who bring deep expertise in at least one area and the ability to contribute across several. The MSE team's scope is broad: embedded software and hardware interfaces, backend services and data pipelines, deployment and configuration management, integration with the Anduril Lattice ecosystem, and operator-facing applications. You might spike in one of these - what matters is that you can operate independently, make sound architectural decisions, and drive work to completion across team boundaries. At this level, you'll be expected to own significant technical areas, influence the team's engineering practices, mentor junior engineers, and interface directly with customers and operators to ensure our software meets the mission. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Own and drive the technical direction for one or more critical areas of the EW software stack * Architect and implement solutions that work reliably in production, at scale, and in contested operational environments * Debug complex cross-system issues spanning embedded software, networking, applications, and deployed infrastructure * Develop high-performance software - whether that's numerical algorithms for RF data, deployment automation, Lattice integration services, or operator tools * Drive engineering quality through architectural review, code review, testing strategy, and operational practices * Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, raising the bar for the team's technical capabilities * Work directly with customers and operators to understand mission requirements and translate them into engineering priorities * Collaborate with embedded software, DSP/RFML, systems architecture, and growth teams * Support field deployments, integration events, and customer engagements * Contribute to building the MSE team's culture, processes, and technical standards from the ground up, 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. 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