Lead Software Engineer, EW
Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril’s Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) team is
seeking functional programming technology leaders to scale up our
proven approach and maximize the benefits of functional programming
for our customers. As a lead Haskell engineer you’ll work with EW
leadership to craft our software roadmap, design large scale
systems using functional programming and algebra driven design
principles, and build teams to execute our shared vision. You’ll
work with industry leaders in mechanical, electrical, RF, and FPGA
design to deliver the next generation of EW capabilities to our end
users. You’ll do all this while rubbing elbows with some of the top
minds in the Haskell ecosystem, tapping in to many decades of
collective functional programming experience. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead
teams of Haskell developers to to implement high performance, high
assurance software systems Participate in EW technology
roadmapping, software architecture, and holistic design review
processes Build teams to scale the execution of our proven FP based
software development approach REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience
building and leading teams dedicated to the functional programming
approach Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret
SCI security clearance Ability to relocate to and work in person in
our RF laboratory in Orange County, California PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS Experience (professional or in the setting of an
open source community) working with typed functional programming
languages ( Haskell , Scala, F#, OCaml, Rust, etc.) Experience with
MATLAB, especially C code generation Experience with Nix/NixOS
Experience with Linux kernel module development Experience with
graphics programing (OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan, etc.) Experience with
FPGA development US Salary Range $220,000 - $292,000 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. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
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acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've
observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes
where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job
seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often
attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To
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
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hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for
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information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our
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