Staff Software Safety Engineer

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Anduril’s Reliability & System Safety Engineering organization is seeking a Senior Software Safety Engineer to join our team. This team works with our broader Engineering organization to ensure our products are safe and meet all mission performance, environmental conditions, and customer requirements. We are responsible for developing cutting-edge safety processes and methods to secure scalable, long-term business success. As a Senior Software Safety Engineer at Anduril, you will be the subject matter expert for ensuring the safety and reliability of software at the core of our next-generation systems. You will leverage your extensive knowledge of software development, architecture, and testing to drive excellence in our safety processes. You will support the Systems Engineering and Software development teams across the product development lifecycle by guiding safe architecture design, performing software-specific hazard analyses, and defining robust verification strategies. The right person for this role has a deep background in software engineering for complex systems and a passion for applying safety principles to software design, development, and testing. If you are a software engineer who has hands-on experience building mission-critical systems, loves to build world-class safety processes, can work efficiently across multidisciplinary teams, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you. WHAT YOU’LL DO Guide the implementation of tailored Software Safety program activities, ensuring alignment with program goals and industry best practices. Derive software safety requirements from system-level hazards and collaborate with development teams to architect and implement robust safety controls, interlocks, and fault-tolerant designs. Guide software architecture decisions to ensure robustness, fault tolerance, and independence of safety-critical components; verify interlocks are free from common mode faults. Define and oversee software verification and validation (V&V) strategies, including requirements-based testing, structural coverage analysis, fault-injection, and non-nominal testing. Identify, document, and track software-related hazards and risks, and ensure effective mitigation strategies are implemented and validated. Support Development Milestone Reviews such as PDR and CDR, representing Software System Safety. Liaise with customers, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders on software safety-related matters. Drive continuous improvement in software safety processes and methodologies for a rapid development environment. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in software engineering, with a focus on developing complex, high-reliability, or safety-critical systems. B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline. Strong proficiency in modern programming languages such as C++, Rust, or Python. Demonstrated experience with safety-critical software systems in regulated industries (aerospace, automotive, or robotic industries) applying standards to design and work products. Demonstrated understanding of software safety concepts, such as architectural mitigation (e.g., interlocks, watchdogs), fault tolerance, and robust error handling. Experience with the full software development lifecycle in an Agile environment, from requirements decomposition and architecture to testing and deployment. Experience developing and using software-in-the-loop (SITL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test environments. Experience with AI/ML software safety or the test and evaluation of autonomous systems. Experience with software analysis techniques and tools (e.g., static analysis, dynamic analysis). Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams. Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline. Experience or familiarity with system and software safety standards such as MIL-STD-882E, Joint Software Systems Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH), DO-178C, or ISO 26262. Experience designing and analyzing networked systems, with familiarity in protocols such as gRPC and Ethernet. Knowledge of scalable cloud architectures and distributed computing principles. Experience with sensor fusion algorithms and the challenges of creating a unified operational picture from disparate data sources. Experience with requirements management and collaboration tools such as JIRA and JAMA. Front-end software architecture and requirements definition experience for safety-critical systems. Technical writing experience developing standards, specifications, or safety case reports. 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. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent 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 card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com . Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .

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