Startup Software Engineer Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Compensation: $196,000 - 294,000 USD / year

Job Tags: Software

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.

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead our Internal Tools software engineering team. This role involves guiding a talented group of software engineers building mission‑critical applications that streamline business processes, amplify employee productivity, and scale Anduril into a next‑generation defense prime.

As a Software Engineering Manager for the Internal Tools team, you'll drive the evolution of Forge—Anduril's proprietary supply chain, manufacturing, and mission execution software. Your strategic and technical leadership will directly impact our organization's growth and operational efficiency, influencing the trajectory of the entire company. We value technical leaders who understand the nuances of distributed, scalable systems and can empower their teams to develop innovative solutions that directly benefit the business bottom line.

• Lead a high‑performance software engineering team to create elegant SaaS and on‑premise solutions surpassing current market alternatives.
• Guide and mentor engineers, enhancing team capabilities, coding standards, and delivery practices.
• Define strategic technical roadmaps in collaboration with product and design teams, translating business needs into technical execution.
• Drive the implementation of automation and internal tool enhancements, delivering tangible operational efficiencies and cost savings.
• Champion best practices for software design, code reviews, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement within the team.

• 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience, including at least 2 years of team leadership/management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related technical fields (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated success leading teams building scalable enterprise applications with stringent availability requirements.
• Strong technical proficiency in modern web technologies such as JavaScript, React, TypeScript, and web frameworks (e.g., Remix, NextJS).
• Exceptional ability to empathize with users, translating business and user needs into strategic engineering priorities.
• U.S. Person status required due to export‑controlled data access.

• Familiarity with our tech stack, including AWS, TypeScript, and React/Remix.
• Previous experience in rapidly scaling engineering teams and processes within startup or hyper‑growth environments.
• Demonstrated ability in balancing strategic, long‑term architectural goals against short‑term product delivery needs.
• Eligibility for obtaining and maintaining a U.S. Top Secret (TS) clearance.

US Salary Range: $196,000 - $294,000 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:

• 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!