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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer, Security - **Company:** Anduril Industries - **Location:** Costa Mesa, CA, United States - **Salary:** $220,000.0 - $292,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Linux, Programming Tools, Firmware, Ghost (Backup Software), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Cyber-physical Systems, Reverse Engineering, Security Software, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Rust (Programming Language), Cloud Platform System, Operational Systems, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9056104/staff-software-engineer-security ## About the Role * Strategic vision and technical depth, maintaining active involvement in security architecture and implementation * Proficient with one or more programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Rust, Python) * Experience assessing security of firmware, applications, network, IoT, or embedded systems * Experience developing features for and improving security of firmware, applications, network, or embedded systems * Experience building, testing, and delivering production-ready systems, especially for embedded and/or Linux systems * Familiarity with anti-tamper and reverse engineering mechanisms * Experience in Platform security engineering and secure SDLC implementation * Strong and professional communication skills (written and verbal) * Demonstrated commitment to practical, mission-enabling security solutions * Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US TS clearance * Familiarity with security architectures of embedded, aerospace, or cyber-physical systems * Experience with programmable logic devices and their development tools * Knowledge of cyber threat actors, their TTPs, and their implications for weapon and space system operations * Regularly builds, tests, and delivers production-ready systems, especially for embedded and/or Linux systems * Experience conducting incident response in cloud systems and embedded systems ## Description The Tactical Recon and Strike (TRS) team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius from paper sketches to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and front-end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real-time through a variety of interfaces. As a Staff Software Engineer - Security , you will take ownership of and enhance the security roadmap for TRS products and software services, working closely with engineering teams to create solutions that not only meet but exceed industry-standard security goals. You will engage with various teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in designs, implementations, integrations, and processes, while also designing and developing security software for embedded systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in software engineering with a focus on platform security, enabling them to conduct complex security architecture reviews, research and mitigate exploits targeting hardware and software, and implement critical features in collaboration with engineering teams to build resilient products. *This position will be located in our Costa Mesa CA, Seattle WA. We offer full relocation benefits if necessary. * Own the development and maturation of TRS products and software services security roadmap. * Collaborate and build solutions with engineering teams to meet and exceed industry-standard security goals * Engage with teams to remediate uncovered weakness in designs, implementations, integrations, and processes * Design and Develop embedded system security software, 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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