Software Engineer, Intelligence Systems (Active Clearance)

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Reston
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril builds world-class autonomous systems and distributed networking technologies that integrate sensors, compute, comms, and services into mission-critical operational effects. We’re expanding our software team to include a dedicated engineer to lead federation efforts to integrate various third-party software with internally developed systems that ensure secure, scalable, low-latency interoperability across systems. As part of this team, you’ll design, implement, and operate core distributed systems supporting federation protocols, identity/auth workflows, API contracts, event routing, and resilient networking services used in production across cloud and on-prem environments. You’ll work closely with frontend developers, backend engineers, infrastructure, and product counterparts to drive federation strategy and execution. Anduril’s software teams build from cloud to edge, use modern languages and frameworks, and value ownership, quality, and real-world impact. Federation is the connective tissue that enables Anduril’s products, partner systems, and third-party interfaces to interoperate securely and at scale. This role drives foundational technology that directly impacts how distributed systems collaborate in mission environments. WHAT YOU’LL DO Design & Implementation Architect, build, test, and deploy federation infrastructure supporting various third-party services and integrating with internally developed systems Develop APIs that enable secure interoperability with external partners. Build backend services in Go focused on performance, observability, and reliability. Frontend & Full-Stack Collaboration Partner with frontend developers building federation-aware UIs (React/TS) for administration and observability. Ensure service APIs meet needs of both UI and system consumers. Distributed Systems & Networking Solve complex networking and protocol challenges for reliable federation across public/private networks. Implement federation handlers, event queues, delivery guarantees, and retry/backoff strategies. Platform & Deployment Work with Kubernetes and Terraform for service deployment, scaling, and secure isolation. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize services in cloud and hybrid environments. Cross-Team Integration Drive integration with other platform teams, security, and storage services. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Core Software Skills Strong backend development experience; primary language: Go (production services). Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, distributed protocols, and security practices. Federation & Protocols Experience implementing or consuming federation protocols (Matrix, XMPP, SIP, WebRTC, or similar). Understanding of authentication/authorization, token flows, and federated identity workflows. Cloud & Infrastructure Kubernetes experience (deploying, managing, troubleshooting workloads). Familiar with CI/CD, Terraform, containerization (Docker). Linux and cloud experience (AWS/GCP/Azure). General 3 years of professional software engineering experience (backend systems, distributed services). Excellent problem solving, communication, and collaboration across teams. Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior work with scalable federation solutions, real-time messaging systems, or federated video architectures. Comfortable with React/TypeScript and integrating frontend needs with backend APIs. Experience building scale-aware services with observability (metrics, logging, tracing). Familiar with React or functional UI frameworks. Experience in defense or regulated environments. US Salary Range $166,000 - $220,000 USD 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: Healthcare Benefits 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 Benefits Income 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 work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (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. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. 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