Embedded NixOS Engineer, EW

As an Embedded NixOS Engineer at Anduril Industries, you'll work on developing the core infrastructure for our Electromagnetic Warfare team. Your key responsibilities include bringing up NixOS on our state-of-the-art hardware platforms, implementing build and deployment infrastructure for our software pipeline, and shaping our CI/CD roadmaps to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of capabilities to our customers.

To be successful in the Embedded NixOS Engineer role at Anduril Industries, you'll need experience with enterprise build and deployment systems. Familiarity with image building infrastructures for embedded Linux systems, as well as experience in designing, building, and deploying CI/CD pipelines, are required. Preferred qualifications include working knowledge of Nix/NixOS, proficiency in typed functional programming languages, and hands-on experience with AArch64-based embedded Linux systems.

At Anduril Industries, we prioritize the professional development of our team members, including Embedded NixOS Engineers. We offer a development stipend for continuous learning and skills enhancement. Additionally, our inclusive environment encourages knowledge sharing and collaboration among industry experts, allowing you to grow and advance in your career while working on meaningful problems.

The culture at Anduril Industries for an Embedded NixOS Engineer is dynamic, innovative, and founded on collaboration. You will be surrounded by talented individuals dedicated to redefining defense technology. Our team values diversity and actively encourages team members to share their unique perspectives and ideas. We believe in creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to make an impact.

Anduril Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package for Embedded NixOS Engineers, including platinum healthcare benefits, generous vacation time, mental health resources, paid caregiver leave, and a professional development stipend. Additionally, employees enjoy covered meals and provisions, commuter benefits, and are supported in their financial and personal goals through various resources and initiatives.

When answering this question, highlight any specific projects where you utilized Nix or NixOS. Discuss the challenges you faced, how you approached them, and the outcomes. Showing genuine enthusiasm for working with Nix and its ecosystem can also help demonstrate your passion for the role.

This is an opportunity to detail your hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies. Talk about specific tools you've used, how you integrated them into your team's workflows, and any improvements you achieved in software delivery speed and quality as a result.

Share your systematic approach to debugging, including tools and techniques you use such as logging, using GDB, or analyzing kernel dumps. Providing examples of complex issues you resolved will showcase your problem-solving skills and technical acumen.

Showcase your collaborative skills by discussing specific projects where you worked alongside electrical and FPGA engineers. Highlight how you communicated effectively to bridge the gap between disciplines and how your joint efforts contributed to the success of the project.

Discuss your understanding of embedded software development lifecycles, including the importance of cross-compilation, how you ensure optimal performance and reliability in your builds, and any specific techniques you employ to make the process efficient.

Prepare a specific example where you identified inefficiencies in a build or deployment process, the steps you took to address them, and the measurable results that followed. This illustrates not only your technical skills but also your initiative and foresight.

Explain your time management techniques. You could mention using Agile methodologies, task management tools, or how you assess project urgency and importance to ensure that critical tasks are completed on schedule.

Demonstrating foresight and strategic thinking, discuss potential challenges based on your understanding of embedded systems in a defense context, and mention how you would address these challenges. Your ability to think critically about these issues shows your readiness for the role.

Share your methods for staying informed—whether through joining relevant communities, attending conferences, or taking online courses. Mentioning specific resources or recent trends you've explored will underline your commitment to continuous learning.

Express your enthusiasm for Anduril's mission of transforming military capabilities with innovative technologies. Discuss how your skills align with the position and how you envision contributing to exciting projects within the company.