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Senior Manager, Software Engineering


Company : Anduril Industries


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2026-01-31


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Manager, Software EngineeringJoin to apply for the Senior Manager, Software Engineering role at Anduril IndustriesAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century''s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril''s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AIpowered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cuttingedge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.About The TeamAnduril''s Maritime Division has assembled a diverse team of experts in software, robotics, artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and data analysis to create software and hardware solutions that radically evolve the capabilities of our customers. We are fielding the next generation of autonomous systems to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of maritime operations. Anduril has brought to market a unique, ultralongrange, fulloceandepth underwater vessel platform and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "small" to "extralarge" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on billiondollar contracts while simultaneously performing RobotasaService (RaaS) AUV operations.We are seeking to sustain our early successes with deep investment in an expanded product portfolio. These products, including DiveXL, DiveLD, Copperhead, Seabed Sentry, and other unannounced systems, will deliver a coherent systemofsystems, enabling the endtoend conduct of a variety of autonomous missions in the maritime domain. If you are passionate about solving problems that have real impact and working on systems that directly contribute to achieving national strategic priorities, we want you to join Anduril''s Maritime Division and help us build the future of defence capability.About The JobSenior Software Engineering Managers independently lead groups of teams to deliver a variety of software integrated into our products. This includes autonomy, simulation, data processing, payload integration, and offboard command and control or decision support. We expect Senior Software Engineering Managers to demonstrate independent endtoend outcome ownership of software for an integrated product family, and the teams responsible for building and maintaining it. Senior Software Engineering Managers contribute as a group lead to the rapid architecting, design, delivery, support, and evolution of next generation autonomous platforms through their entire product lifecycle.What You''ll DoCollaborate with your Technical Lead and other managers to design and deliver on a multiyear, multistakeholder software roadmap that spans across multiple groups of teams and productsLeverage internal product and programspecific engineering teams, and external thirdparties, to rapidly deliver capability beyond the scope of current platforms, with a clear path for both architecture and capability evolution over timeManage architecture selection and design for robotic systems, including hardware selection, compute, storage and network architecture, service orchestration and other software platform concerns that balance constraints, restrictions and requirements in a multistakeholder environmentInfluence the design and development of a company wide roadmap for software inputs to autonomous systems, ensuring it meets the needs of your groupManage a group of teams that develop software that runs on and off platform, using a variety of technologiesInfluence peers and executives within your broader crossfunctional engineering organization, ensuring that software engineers who are employed in crossfunctional engineering teams reporting to your peers are appropriately employed and managedAct as a subject matter expert for software engineering, representing software equities in a multistakeholder environment including engineering, business and sales leadershipDrive the design and implementation of development processes for the initial delivery and subsequent iteration of software, including full lifecycle testingBuild and manage a 12 36 month roadmap for your group, nested within broader organisational and company roadmapManage an allocated budget for your groupManage programmatic risk for your group, and collaborate with your Technical Lead to manage technical risk, including sound and timely decision makingLead by example as a technically competent, trustworthy, and accountable leaderContribute to the development of organizational vision and strategy, then communicate it effectively to your groupDefine, document, gain consensus for, and communicate appropriate goals and plans for your group, derived from broader organizational vision, strategy, and prioritiesBuild your subordinate teams and managers through mentoring, professional development, career management, and collaboration with Anduril''s recruiting and people functionsWork as a leader of a multidisciplinary engineering group of 10 24 members, including as a mentor and manager for engineers and managers from differing backgrounds, and with "dotted line" responsibility for an additional 10 24 software engineers that report to your peersReport to a manager who typically will not have a background in software engineeringTravel to colocate with endusers and/or other teams up to 20% of the timeRequired QualificationsBachelor''s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experienceExperience in a senior management position within a high performing technology organizationExtensive professional experience working as a Software Engineer with one or more domains and/or technologies of expertiseCapacity to lead a group that works holistically on software enabled capabilities up and down the software stack and through lifecycle through design, implementation, operation and sustainmentCapacity to act as the owner for a software platform spanning multiple integrated products, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team coordination, design, implementation management, sustainment and evolutionCapacity to learn and grow individually, while mentoring team members effectively, building team cohesion and capacityAbility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security ClearancePreferred QualificationsExperience in a senior role for the delivery of a military mission system and/or autonomous vehicleExperience writing backend services or embedded software in C, C++, Rust and/or GoExperience writing frontend applications using Typescript and ReactExperience working with a RTOSExperience with the design, implementation and operation of horizontally scaled cloud technologiesExperience with the design, implementation and support of embedded software, particularly in the field of roboticsExperience with modeling and simulationFamiliarity with communications busses and protocols (e.g. CAN, CANFD, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI, QSPI, I2C, Ethernet, ARINC-825, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, etc.)Experience with development of high assurance safety critical software, including with DO-178, IEC 61508, or similar standardsExperience in design and development of embedded applications in autonomous vehicle software systemsExperience in developing interfaces to sensors and actuatorsExperience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systemsFamiliarity with navigation and communications systemsExperience within the product delivery lifecycle including manufacturing, system acceptance, deployment, and sustainmentFamiliarity with Systems Engineering conceptsDesire to learn and grow into other roles that require experience as a Senior Software Engineering Manager, such as Software Engineering DirectorHealthcare BenefitsThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of fulltime offers; and are considered part of Anduril''s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers toptier benefits for fulltime employees, including:US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.Additional BenefitsIncome 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 worklife services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development.Commuter Benefits: Companyfunded commuter benefits based on your region.Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.Retirement Savings PlanUS Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and aftertax (mega backdoor Roth) options.UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.To view Anduril''s candidate data privacy policy, please visit LevelDirectorEmployment TypeContractJob FunctionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesDefense and Space ManufacturingLocationMelbourne, Victoria, AustraliaReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Anduril Industries by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "Senior Software Engineering Manager" roles.#J-18808-Ljbffr