Principal Software Engineer, Strategic Infrastructure - Advanced Networking & Comms

The Principal Software Engineer at Anduril Industries is responsible for leading cross-functional teams on strategic infrastructure initiatives. This includes developing technology solutions to enhance operational capabilities, collaborating with internal teams to execute integration strategies, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within scope. You'll work closely with stakeholders while also analyzing and designing scalable platforms.

Candidates for the Principal Software Engineer role at Anduril Industries should have a minimum of 7 years of experience in engineering, alongside deep technical expertise across multiple domains, including systems design and networking. A STEM degree or equivalent technical experience is also required, in addition to proficiency in programming languages like Go, Rust, C++, or Python, and familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

As a Principal Software Engineer at Anduril, you will lead projects that focus on developing scalable infrastructure and innovative backend software systems. These projects often center around advanced technologies and involve close collaboration with mission system engineers to ensure that capabilities are effectively delivered to the warfighter.

Anduril Industries is committed to the ongoing development of its employees, offering a professional development stipend to support continuous learning and growth. As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll have opportunities to attend workshops, conferences, and pursue training that enhances your technical skills and professional expertise.

At Anduril Industries, the work environment is fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and creative, ideal for a Principal Software Engineer who enjoys tackling complex challenges. You will be part of a diverse team committed to innovation, where collaboration and proactive problem-solving are at the forefront of daily operations.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you've designed or improved scalable infrastructure solutions. Discuss the technologies you utilized, the challenges faced, and how your contributions directly impacted project success and efficiency.

Demonstrate your organizational skills by describing methods you use to prioritize tasks, such as setting deadlines, utilizing project management tools, or engaging with team members to align on project goals. Provide concrete examples showing how your approach maximizes productivity.

Outline your systematic approach to troubleshooting and analysis, explaining how you gather data, review logs, and involve relevant stakeholders. Providing an example of a system failure you effectively resolved will illustrate your problem-solving capabilities.

Use this opportunity to discuss a specific instance where you led a diverse team, emphasizing your leadership style and collaboration. Talk about challenges encountered, how you addressed them, and the overall outcome, showcasing your communication and leadership skills.

Be prepared to discuss your proficiency in relevant programming languages like Go, Rust, or Python. Share specific examples of projects where you effectively utilized these languages to develop solutions or enhance functionalities, emphasizing the impact of your work.

This is a chance to show your commitment to continuous learning. Talk about resources you follow, such as tech blogs, online courses, webinars, or conferences you attend. Mention any relevant certifications or communities you engage with to deepen your knowledge.

Highlight your ability to communicate complex technical information clearly. Share a relevant example and explain how you tailored your presentation to meet the audience’s understanding while ensuring they grasped the key points and implications.

Discuss specific CI/CD tools you've worked with, such as Jenkins, CircleCI, or GitLab CI, and explain how you've implemented these processes in your projects to promote efficiency and quality in software deployments.

Share your approach to stakeholder engagement, which may include regular check-ins, collaborative goal setting, and soliciting feedback throughout the project lifecycle. Provide an example of a successful collaboration that led to improved outcomes.

Express your passion for the defense technology sector and how Anduril's mission aligns with your values. Explain personal motivations that drive your work, such as the desire to support military capabilities or contribute to national security through innovative technology.