Senior Director, Software Engineering

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Director of Software Engineering will lead software engineering teams to deliver next-generation warfighter experience platforms, driving technical strategy and execution across various domains including augmented reality and immersive training environments.

Responsibilities:

• You will lead the software engineering organization responsible for delivering Connected Warfare's most advanced warfighter experience technologies. Your mandate is to ensure technical excellence, on-time delivery, and mission success across a complex portfolio of programs. This role demands a seasoned technical leader who can:
• Own the technical vision and software roadmap, ensuring alignment with Connected Warfare's strategic objectives, our customer missions, and contract requirements
• Lead and scale a high-performing organization of software engineers across multiple disciplines: embedded systems, Android/Linux platforms, AR/VR, distributed systems, UX, DevOps, and platform engineering
• Partner with C-suite executives and division leadership to understand strategic vision and business imperatives, own the translation into detailed implementation plans, and maintain clear, proactive communication on progress, risks, and key decisions across all stakeholders
• Drive execution across high-stakes programs with strict timelines, ensuring delivery commitments are met with quality
• Partner closely with Program Management, Product, Delivery, Hardware Engineering teams to ensure integrated solutions that meet warfighter needs
• Establish and maintain engineering best practices for software development, testing, security, deployment automation, and operational excellence
• Balance innovation with execution—driving R&D for next-generation capabilities while ensuring reliable delivery of production systems to soldiers in the field
• Build strong technical partnerships and navigate complex technology integration challenges
• Own hiring, talent development, and team growth strategy to build world-class engineering capabilities across multiple technical domains
• Serve as a technical leader and voice within Connected Warfare leadership, representing software engineering perspectives in strategic decisions
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering velocity, quality metrics, and operational performance across all programs