Senior Technical Program Manager, Software Platform

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The Lattice Foundation group is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to help oversee the development and implementation of the core developer platform that enables our internal business lines to build on a software platform to deliver innovative defense products This role will support teams creating internal tools and platform abstractions that significantly enhance productivity, reliability, and scalability across the company. The TPM will partner with the team's Technical Leadership to coordinate the design, development, and deployment of our technical infrastructure, addressing technical challenges from compute technologies to high-performance networking and scalable cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, cloud computing, and program management, with experience in defense or aerospace industries. This role is crucial in advancing Anduril's mission to deliver cutting-edge autonomous capabilities through virtual environments. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Support the development of a comprehensive set of internal tools and platform abstractions that significantly enhance productivity, reliability, and scalability across the company Foster strong collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, including product managers, infrastructure teams, and engineering leadership Implement best practices for release management to most efficiently enable Anduril to leverage & move fast to deliver products. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure architectural alignment between technical capabilities and product development needs Own coordination of infrastructure deployment across various environments Collaborate with internal stakeholders to aggregate user feedback and onboard new business line REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of five years experience as a TPM in a high-paced, software development environment. Have experience deploying software in cloud based and robotics environments Robust technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycle, challenges, trade-offs and risks; ability to work closely and effectively with engineering teams. Strong experience and familiarity in project management for software development; practical familiarity with a variety of methodologies and ability to apply them where best suited. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive decisions. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Have background in the platform or infrastructure space Familiarity with release management and software build systems. Familiarity with defense and aerospace systems, autonomy, or deploying robots. Familiarity with Jira and Confluence Experience shepherding larger infrastructure migrations Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance Ability to work within organizations with minimal structure and with minimal direction Professional certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, GIAC-PEN, Prosci, SAFe or PMP Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or an engineering discipline US Salary Range $166,000 - $220,000 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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