Software Engineer (C++) at Anduril Industries in Reston, VA

Summary: Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. As a Software Engineer (C++), you will design and develop software solutions for Intelligence Community customers, ensuring seamless integration and high performance of Anduril products. Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and own specific features and components for software solutions deployed directly to our IC customers - Write robust, high-performance code that builds and scales critical mission capabilities for an expanding user base - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teammates throughout the planning, building, and testing phases of complex functionality - Create and analyze metrics that are leveraged for debugging and monitoring - Translate complex operational needs into actionable technical features, expertly balancing user experience requirements with engineering constraints and system capabilities Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field, OR equivalent practical industry experience - Demonstrated proficiency and significant experience with C/C++ - Expertise in Linux systems and comfortable with advanced command-line operations - Proven ability to quickly onboard, understand, and effectively navigate complex systems and established code bases - A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact - Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working within Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) - Familiarity with automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and best practices for continuous integration and deployment - Strong understanding of systems architecture, distributed systems design, and common design patterns - Proven experience deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting software in production environments - Background in embedded systems development, real-time operating systems (RTOS), or IoT development Required Skills: C++, Linux systems, Command-line operations, Complex systems navigation Benefits: Healthcare Benefits, Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees., Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs., Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting., Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available., Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development, Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region., Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility., Retirement Savings Plan, US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options., UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match., AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.