Software Developer In Test, Air Defense

Описание вакансии

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 Air Defense team builds robots that find other robots and knock them out of the sky. At a time when air superiority can no longer be taken for granted, the Air Defense Team provides mission critical capabilities to warfighters. From detection to tracking, identification, deterrence, and defeat, our family of networked sensors and effectors enables our customers to rapidly close the kill chain against a broad range of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) threats. Working across product, engineering, sales, logistics, operations, and mission success, the Air Defense team develops, tests, deploys, and sustains the Anduril Air Defense Family of Systems (FoS) in challenging operational environments worldwide.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) on the Air Defense team, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and performance of mission-critical systems. Your work will focus on designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test frameworks for backend systems, real-time data processing, and command & control software.

This role requires advanced technical skills and collaboration to implement test strategies, integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines, and troubleshoot complex issues. Your contributions will directly enhance the readiness and operational superiority of our defense technologies.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for backend systems, APIs, and distributed components.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployments in secure cloud environments.
• Develop and execute test strategies, including functional, integration, performance, and reliability testing.
• Conduct end-to-end testing of complete software stacks in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Troubleshoot system issues using advanced Linux expertise, log analysis, and network debugging.
• Configure and manage test environments, including virtualized and containerized setups.
• Document test results, findings, and resolutions for knowledge sharing and compliance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of experience as an SDET or Test Automation Engineer, focusing on backend systems, APIs, and microservices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Proficiency in developing test automation frameworks using modern programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Go, C#).
• Experience creating and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Advanced expertise in Linux, including scripting, system configuration, and log analysis.
• Experience testing complex distributed systems and cloud-native applications.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional teamwork.
• Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail).
• Ability to obtain a security clearance (U.S. Citizenship may be required).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Robot Framework or other keyword-driven test automation tools.
• Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, DataDog).
• Knowledge of gRPC-based microservices testing.
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, K6).
• Proficiency in Golang or willingness to learn it.
• Exposure to Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) or Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) simulation environments.

US Salary Range

$191,000—$253,000 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. 

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