Principal Software Engineer - Platform Security

Anduril Industries

  • Boston, MA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Anduril 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 AI-powered 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 cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.ABOUT THE TEAMThe Lattice Foundations organization is responsible for enabling Anduril's software products to reach a new standard of software excellence. We build tools, operate services, define processes, and develop frameworks to allow Anduril's engineers and operators to execute at all stages of the software development lifecycle with efficiency, quality, and delight. We adapt industry best practices to the complexities of Anduril's domain, develop new systems when we can improve on the state of the art, and integrate it all into a unitary foundation underlying Anduril's software development.The Platform Security team within Lattice Foundations is responsible for the security of the common software platform. We ensure that the platform architecture meets the security need, that the platform contains an appropriate set of well-designed security features, and that the software platform team has a strong security posture both for the development of its own components and for the management of third party dependencies. Platform Security helps other teams at Anduril securely integrate the software platform into their products.ABOUT THE JOBWe are looking for an experienced security engineer and builder to join our rapidly expanding team. In this role, you'll design new security features and propose improvements to the security of Anduril's common software platform. You will lead the implementation of these designs, working across the stack to deliver production-quality code that meets the challenging requirements of our customers.Collaboration is key; you'll review designs from other teams to identify potential security problems and work closely with them to agree on effective solutions. You'll also collaborate closely with teams across the company to improve Anduril's security posture.If you're passionate about building things that improve security and if you enjoy both the breadth that comes from working on large systems and the technical depth that is needed to create secure foundations, then this may be the position for you.WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Lead the design of new security features and of security improvements to common platform services. Our scope is broad, with example domains ranging from operating system hardening, through authentication, to distributed protocols
  • Implement your designs, balancing security, performance, and functional requirements. You may need to work at all levels of the stack, from integrating secure hardware to developing and deploying applications
  • Review design proposals from other teams, identifying potential security issues and proposing solutions
  • Perform threat modeling and analyze existing systems to identify vulnerabilities
  • Provide security advice to engineering teams during their development, helping raise security awareness
  • Collaborate closely with other security practitioners and the software platform team, supporting efforts to improve Anduril's security posture while delivering on our commitments to customers
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 6+ years experience designing and developing software
  • Experience designing secure protocols and/or APIs
  • Proficient in at least one of the following: C++, Rust, Golang
  • 5+ years experience securing complex systems
  • Strong working knowledge of cryptographic primitives and best practices, including key management and certificates
  • Experience performing security reviews and threat modeling
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to negotiate and reach consensus
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Proficient in two or more of the following: C++, Rust, Golang
  • Experience integrating secure hardware, such as TPM or TEE
  • Strong working knowledge of operating system security
  • Experience securing Kubernetes deployments
US Salary Range$196,000—$294,000 USDThe 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 full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
  • Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
  • A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
  • Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
  • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
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.Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit .

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