Data Platform Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California, United States
Base: $113,000 - $149,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
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Scalable data platform architecture
Terraform infrastructure-as-code
Python polars etl pipeline development
** Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Data Platform Engineer to develop and maintain a robust data infrastructure for their Air Dominance & Strike division. The ideal candidate will have experience in data platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps, with a strong emphasis on building scalable and reliable systems for critical military applications. **

Job Summary

  • Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Data Platform Engineer to architect the foundational data infrastructure powering their Air Dominance & Strike division.
  • The role requires building robust ETL pipelines and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Kubernetes while applying SRE principles for mission-critical systems.
  • Candidates must be eligible for a DOD Secret Clearance and comfortable operating in air-gapped, classified, and resource-constrained network environments.

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** Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Data Platform Engineer to develop and maintain a robust data infrastructure for their Air Dominance & Strike division. The ideal candidate will have experience in data platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps, with a strong emphasis on building scalable and reliable systems for critical military applications. **

Salary

Base: $113,000 - $149,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Top-tier benefits package available at little to no cost

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Scalable data platform architecture
  • Terraform Infrastructure-as-Code
  • Python Polars ETL pipeline development
  • Kubernetes Docker containerization
  • SRE principles for high availability
  • Multi-server disconnected environment support

Nice-to-have

  • Agentic data processing workflows
  • Modern data stack experience
  • Strategic partnership communication skills
  • Self-starter mindset with business impact
  • End-to-end project ownership delivery

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years experience in data platform engineering or SRE
  • Active US Department of Defense Secret Clearance eligibility
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Terraform
  • Experience with Apache Iceberg, Trino, and Kafka
  • Computer Science or Engineering background

Work Rights

Must have active DOD Secret Clearance eligibility

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