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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, Strategic Defense - **Company:** Anduril Industries - **Location:** Costa Mesa, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $167,000 - $222,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Data Processing, Real Time Systems, Information Technology - **Published:** November 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-strategic-defense-costa-mesa-ca--4b4178bc-26fd-4b71-a13a-dc31776ff586 ## About the Role Software Engineering, Sales, Aerospace and Defense, Business Model, Operating Systems, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Vision, Military, United States Military, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, This application is for experienced coders with 3+ years of experience who will complete live coding interviews and it does not require active clearance but you must be eligible., * 3-8+ years writing production software in languages like C++, Rust, Go, or Python that real users or systems depend on * You've owned a feature or service end-to-end including design, implementation, deployment, and dealing with it when it breaks * You've debugged problems in code you didn't write and systems you didn't design * You can explain technical tradeoffs to people who aren't software engineers (operators, hardware engineers, customers) * Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance, * A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact * Exposure to robotics, distributed systems, networking, or real-time systems * Experience with mid and upper tier Air Defense Command and Control (C2) programs * Have worked where software touches physical hardware * Experience building software solutions involving significant amounts of data processing and analysis * Degree in a relevant field like Computer Science, Math, or Physics ## Description As a Software Engineer in Strategic Defense, you will write code side-by-side with elite peers to solve a wide variety of problems involving networking, autonomy, systems integration, robotics, and more. You'll make pragmatic engineering tradeoffs along the way to ensure Anduril products achieve a variety of desired outcomes in ambiguous situations where more is on the line than money or corporate gains. By working hand-in-hand with powerhouse teams in AI, Edge Hardware, Space Solutions, Networking, and Test Engineering you will craft cutting-edge, end-to-end systems that redefine mission success for major strategic capabilities. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Own software solutions that are deployed to customers at the edge of innovation and necessity * Write code to improve robust C2 products and scale mission capabilities to broaden our impact * Collaborate across multiple engineering teams to plan, build, and test functionality of complex systems * Partner with end-users to turn needs into features quickly while balancing user experience and engineering constraints * Travel 10 - 30% with the team to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world where they're needed most, 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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