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 TEAM:

The Department of Platform Efficiency (DOPE) is an elite engineering team reporting directly to Anduril's C-suite. We strategically instrument and analyze our 20+ business lines and software platform organization to provide data-driven direction to Business Heads and executive leadership. DOPE is empowered to rapidly identify and solve critical organizational and technical challenges through rapid experimentation. Our work spans multiple domains including data engineering (Flyte, PySpark, Foundry), build systems, cloud & vehicle infrastructure, developer tooling, and analytics. On this team, you'll gain comprehensive visibility across all business lines, collaborate regularly with Anduril leadership, and develop expertise across our entire technology stack while delivering high-impact tools, products, and infrastructure solutions.

WHAT YOU'll DO:

• Conduct deep-dive investigations across the organization to identify efficiency opportunities and eliminate waste
• Lead initiatives to transform the status quo through rapid, data-driven experimentation
• Design and implement robust data infrastructure to effectively instrument our diverse business lines
• Analyze complex datasets and create compelling visualizations for executive leadership and company-wide insights
• Partner with Business Heads to define and track critical KPIs that drive strategic decision-making

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong Python experience for creating, analyzing, and visualizing complex datasets
• Exceptional systems thinking with meticulous attention to detail, outstanding communication, and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to unfamiliar technologies across multiple domains
• Self-directed, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and craft innovative solutions. The roadmap is ours to create and execute on.
• Passion for uncovering inefficiencies and optimizing systems at scale.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in one or more specialized areas: Data Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Build/CICD Systems, Nix, or Kubernetes
• Proficiency with TypeScript/React for developing lightweight UI solutions
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• Proven track record in fast-paced startup environments

The 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!

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