Senior Software Engineer, Nix

Anduril Industries

Senior Software Engineer maintaining Nix packages and tooling for Anduril, a defense technology company. Improving developer workflows and software distribution across development, hosted services, and embedded devices.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $191,000 - $253,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Nix, Nixpkgs, and NixOS for software distribution and packaging, with a strong focus on improving developer workflows and system architecture. Capable of mentoring team members and operating autonomously in complex environments.

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Proficiency With NixDeep Understanding Of Build SystemsExperience With RustExperience With C++Experience With Python

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Hard Skills

NixNixpkgsNixOSFunctional ProgrammingBuild SystemsPackaging EcosystemsRustC++GoPython

Soft Skills

MentorshipProblem-SolvingAutonomous Operation

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Software DistributionInternal ToolingDeveloper WorkflowsArchitectural ChangesOpen-Source Software

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoHaskellPythonRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, improve, and maintain the core package set supporting software distribution throughout Anduril
Create internal tooling and establish Nix usage standards
Plan architectural changes and support users of the package set
Maintain an internal package set for software distribution across development, hosted services, and embedded devices
Package open-source and proprietary software components using Nix
Improve developer ergonomics by integrating Nix tooling with developer workflows
Provide assistance, training, and mentorship to team members
Operate autonomously in a complex environment and break down intricate problems into simple solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficiency with Nix, Nixpkgs, NixOS, and functional programming generally
Deep understanding of build systems and packaging ecosystems
Ability to work with large, complicated systems and use Nix to improve them
Experience with one or more of Rust, C++, Go, Python, or Haskell
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
Health, recovery, and support benefits