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Senior Software Engineer, Nix

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Anduril logoAnduril · Seattle, WA
$191K–$253K/yrFull-timeOn-site1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
AWSComputer VisionHaskellPythonTerraform
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About the role

We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to design, improve, and maintain the core package set which supports software distribution throughout Anduril. This involves creating internal tooling, establishing standards, planning architectural changes, and supporting users of the package set. You are expected to provide expertise for the usage of Nix at a large scale and assist in training other engineers. You should be capable of operating autonomously with limited oversight in a complex environment, and have the ability to break down intricate problems into simple solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain an internal package set in order to enable software distribution across the company for development, hosted services, and embedded devices
  • Package open-source and proprietary software components using Nix
  • Improve developer ergonomics by defining Nix usage standards, creating tooling support, and integrating with developer workflows
  • Provide assistance, training, and mentorship to other team members
  • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Proficiency with Nix, Nixpkgs, NixOS, and functional programming generally
  • Deep understanding of how build systems and packaging ecosystems work
  • Ability to dive into large and complicated systems, and use Nix to improve them
  • Experience with one or more of the following languages: Rust, C++, Go, Python, Haskell
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Requirements

  • Experience with managing cloud computing resources (eg: AWS)
  • Experience with modern build and deployment tooling, and continuous integration (e.g. NixOS, Terraform)
  • Experience designing complex software systems, and iterating upon designs via a technical design review process
  • Familiarity with industry standard monitoring, logging, and data management tools and best practices
  • A bias towards rapid delivery and iteration
  • US Salary Range
  • $191,000 - $253,000 USD

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .Protecting Yourself from Recruitment ScamsTo 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.Please always verify communications:Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com .Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should yoHealth insuranceVision insuranceEquity / stock options

Additional Information

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.

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