Chief of Staff, Software Platform

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: Software Platform owns and develops Anduril's Lattice platform, which is deployed across Anduril's product fleet and to all Anduril customers. Lattice is the technology backbone for Anduril becoming the next generation defense prime. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Leadership partnership . Partner with the Head of Software Platform and their leadership team to drive and execute strategy for organizational development that will scale and meet software engineering needs across Anduril divisions.Define the org vision, org operating model, and annual goals Determine investments for software engineering capabilities and product development Set and track metrics for organizational health and performance on product development deliverables Execute on strategic initiatives and take on special projects for the organization Engage with Anduril executive leadership as a representative for Software Platform to report risks and developments within the organization, and to prepare content and present at regular business reviews Execution and cross-functional collaboration . Drive day-to-day operations and develop internal processes/frameworks for efficient operations across the Software Platform organization. This includes staffing and hiring, org communications, performance management and compensation, financial planning and tracking, facilities management, and working with cross functional partners across these domains. Specific examples include:Drive quarterly and annual planning for Software Platform as part of the org and company planning cycles Manage the Software Platform finances in partnership with a FP&A partner to track financial health of budget against goals and deliverables Run the Software Platform's hiring and staffing infrastructure and processes Manage organizational communications internal to the team and external across the company, such as sending monthly update emails across the company and preparing team wide All Hands. Organization operations . Lead a small (2-3) Software Platform Operations team to support day to day org tactical operations and strategic initiatives within Software Platform, and as the central hub ("homeroom") for software at Anduril. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 8+ years of working experience in a consulting, operations, finance, technical program management, product management, or business operations roles. Experience working with engineers in a software development organization strongly preferred. Strong communication skills across a wide dynamic range, both written and verbal. Experience interfacing with company leadership and executives is a must, with a demonstrated ability to cultivate trust and facilitate meetings for and engage with executives. Demonstrated ability to translate and articulate thoughts clearly and simply across a wide range of roles (software engineers, finance partners, recruiters, cross functional leadership, and executives). Strong emotional intelligence and ability to solve operational problems not only from a data driven lens, but also in a people-centric way by building strong cross functional relationships across the company and within the software engineering organization. High ownership with the horsepower to effectively manage multiple (3-5+) large projects and priorities in parallel, at a rapid pace, and report out on progress regularly. Are a U.S. Person because of required access to U.S. export controlled information. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Solid technical aptitude and proven ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycle, challenges and risks; ability to work closely and effectively with software engineering teams. Experience working at a technology and/or high growth company. Experience working effectively in a matrix organization structure. US Salary Range: $190,000 - $285,000 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: Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents. Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans. 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition. Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well. A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians. Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens. Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region. Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility). 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only) Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-17