Principal Software Engineer, Cryptography

Anduril Industries

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Base: $254,000 - $336,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
12+ years software engineering experience
Cryptographic protocol design expertise
Hardware security tpm tee hsm
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming military capabilities with advanced AI and autonomy

Job Summary

  • Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming military capabilities with advanced AI and autonomy.
  • The role involves owning the technical vision for platform security, including designing cryptographic systems for autonomous platforms operating in contested environments.
  • Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Matching Summary

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming military capabilities with advanced AI and autonomy.

Salary

Base: $254,000 - $336,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Top-tier benefits package available at little to no cost

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years software engineering experience
  • Cryptographic protocol design expertise
  • Hardware security TPM TEE HSM
  • C++ Rust Go proficiency
  • Embedded real-time system architecture
  • Cross-organizational technical leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Post-quantum cryptography knowledge
  • Defense aerospace autonomous systems background
  • Linux kernel security hardening
  • Nix build systems familiarity
  • Compliance frameworks STIGs NIST CMMC
  • Publications or patents in security

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years of software engineering experience
  • Eligible for active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Expert-level cryptographic protocol design skills
  • Deep hardware security experience with TPM TEE HSM
  • Proficiency in C++, Rust, or Go

Work Rights

Must have eligibility for US Secret security clearance

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