Software Engineer Intern at Anduril Industries in Reston, VA

Summary: Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. They are seeking Software Engineering Interns for Summer 2026 to support software solutions, write code to improve products, collaborate across teams, and work on meaningful projects. Responsibilities: - Support the software solutions that are deployed to customers and key stakeholders - Write code to improve products and scale the mission capability to more customers - Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality - Create and analyze metrics that are leveraged for debugging and monitoring - Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next-steps - Work on real, meaningful projects and learn from experienced professionals along the way Required Qualifications: - Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or any related field - Must be a rising senior at the time of their internship and returning to school at the end of their internship to continue their academic studies for at least one quarter/semester - Familiarity with algorithms, data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools - Proficiency in a variety of programming languages such as C++, Go, Rust, Java, and Python - A desire to work on software and applications that have real-world impact - U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data Preferred Qualifications: - Have a bias for action. If you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it - Be naturally curious about the technologies and tools you use - Low-ego, high ownership, and mission oriented Required Skills: Algorithms, Data Structures, Storage Systems, Cloud Infrastructure, Front-end Frameworks, Programming Languages - C++, Programming Languages - Go, Programming Languages - Rust, Programming Languages - Java, Programming Languages - Python 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.