Senior Director, Software Engineering

About the role

This role is responsible for leading the software engineering teams that power Connected Warfare's next-generation warfighter experience platforms. As Senior Director of Software Engineering, you will drive technical strategy and execution across a diverse portfolio 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.
• You will own the technical vision and software roadmap, ensuring alignment with Connected Warfare's strategic objectives, our customer missions, and contract requirements.
• You will 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.
• You will 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.
• You will drive execution across high-stakes programs with strict timelines, ensuring delivery commitments are met with quality.
• You will partner closely with Program Management, Product, Delivery, Hardware Engineering teams to ensure integrated solutions that meet warfighter needs.
• You will establish and maintain engineering best practices for software development, testing, security, deployment automation, and operational excellence.
• You will balance innovation with execution—driving R&D for next-generation capabilities while ensuring reliable delivery of production systems to soldiers in the field.
• You will build strong technical partnerships and navigate complex technology integration challenges.
• You will own hiring, talent development, and team growth strategy to build world-class engineering capabilities across multiple technical domains.
• You will serve as a technical leader and voice within Connected Warfare leadership, representing software engineering perspectives in strategic decisions.
• You will drive continuous improvement in engineering velocity, quality metrics, and operational performance across all programs.

Requirements

• You must have a BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• You must have 15+ years of software engineering experience with 10+ years in technical leadership roles managing large, multi-disciplinary engineering organizations (100+ engineers).
• You must have a proven track record of delivering complex software systems in defense, aerospace, robotics, autonomous vehicles or similarly demanding domains with hard real-time, safety, or mission-critical requirements.
• You must have deep technical expertise across multiple of the following domains relevant to the role: embedded systems, mobile platforms (Android/Linux), distributed systems, AR/VR/XR technologies, networking, or real-time graphics.
• You must have demonstrated ability to drive execution across complex, interdependent programs with multiple stakeholders while maintaining technical quality and meeting delivery commitments.
• You must have strong technical judgment and ability to make sound architecture decisions that balance short-term delivery needs with long-term scalability and maintainability.
• You must have exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior military and government leaders.
• You must have experience building and scaling engineering teams, with a track record of attracting, developing, and retaining top engineering talent.
• You must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• There is a 20% travel anticipated in this role for customer engagements, field testing events, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• You must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• You must have a BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• You must have 15+ years of software engineering experience with 10+ years in technical leadership roles managing large, multi-disciplinary engineering organizations (100+ engineers).
• You must have a proven track record of delivering complex software systems in defense, aerospace, robotics, autonomous vehicles or similarly demanding domains with hard real-time, safety, or mission-critical requirements.
• You must have deep technical expertise across multiple of the following domains relevant to the role: embedded systems, mobile platforms (Android/Linux), distributed systems, AR/VR/XR technologies, networking, or real-time graphics.
• You must have demonstrated ability to drive execution across complex, interdependent programs with multiple stakeholders while maintaining technical quality and meeting delivery commitments.
• You must have strong technical judgment and ability to make sound architecture decisions that balance short-term delivery needs with long-term scalability and maintainability.
• You must have exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior military and government leaders.
• You must have experience building and scaling engineering teams, with a track record of attracting, developing, and retaining top engineering talent.
• You must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• There is a 20% travel anticipated in this role for customer engagements, field testing events, and team collaboration.

Skills

• Deep technical expertise across multiple of the following domains relevant to the role: embedded systems, mobile platforms (Android/Linux), distributed systems, AR/VR/XR technologies, networking, or real-time graphics.
• Strong technical judgment and ability to make sound architecture decisions that balance short-term delivery needs with long-term scalability and maintainability.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior military and government leaders.
• Experience building and scaling engineering teams, with a track record of attracting, developing, and retaining top engineering talent.

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.