Senior Software Product Manager
Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE TEAM The Discovery team at Anduril is at the forefront
of incubating and maturing high-potential, software-defined,
AI-native offerings that meet the toughest, newest challenges
across hardware, software, space, and cyber domains. We're the
architects of mission autonomy and mesh networking, delivering
scalable hardware solutions that meet some of the most urgent
national security needs. By working hand-in-hand with elite teams
in Perception, AI, Motion Planning, Hardware, Test Engineering,
Space, Networking, and Vehicle hardware, we craft cutting-edge,
end-to-end systems that redefine mission success. ABOUT THE JOB
Anduril’s Discovery business line is seeking a talented Product
Manager to join our rapidly growing team in Washington, DC. In this
role, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering features
and services critical to the next generation of air and missile
defense systems. You will develop domain expertise and perform
thorough discovery to devise innovative defense capabilities ready
to meet unprecedented defense needs. These capabilities will be
robust and reliable, while appropriately leveraging the latest in
AI/ML technologies. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced,
dynamic environment and has a passion for contributing to national
security, then this role is for you! WHAT YOU'LL DO Own the product
roadmap for key missile defense backend services and user
interface, translating high-level strategic objectives and urgent
warfighter needs into detailed, actionable product roadmaps and
specifications. Proactively communicate roadmaps and goals to
stakeholders and manage expectations of delivery. Escalate large
trade offs and necessary decision points as needed. Work with
business development, proposal, marketing, and compliance leads to
communicate product capabilities externally. Participate in
large-scale customer exercises and demonstrations. Work hands-on to
deliver new capabilities across the lifecycle of the product, from
initial release and onboarding, through day-to-day improvements.
Validate and experiment along the way, acting as the voice of the
user throughout. Define and monitor key metrics to measure success.
Interview and iterate with defense operators and subject matter
experts, develop insights from such interactions, and propagate
user needs clearly through the organization. Develop relationships
to bridge business and technical worlds. Build tech alongside
prolific engineers and designers, and then zoom out to work with
business development, operations, customer success, marketing, and
finance teams in order to ensure success. Along the way, you’ll
help define and drive product team culture and best practices.
Partner closely with test engineers and program teams to devise
rigorous testing scenarios that validate key functionality,
demonstrate operational utility, and drive rapid iteration cycles.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Currently possesses and is able to maintain
an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance. 3-5 years in software
product development, ideally in highly technical areas which may
include AI/ML products, developer solutions, etc. A deep
understanding of back-end web technologies & distributed systems to
consider capabilities and limitations. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills. Aptitude for working with internal and
external stakeholders, across a wide range of technical comfort.
Proven ability to decompose and organize technically complex
projects in a structured approach. Demonstrated success decomposing
a problem into addressable component parts. Proven ability to
motivate cross functional teams to do their best work. U.S. Person
status is required as this position needs to access export
controlled data. Ability to travel for discovery and testing
purposes (surges up to 50%). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Defense,
national security, or aerospace domain familiarity through
experience or education. Experience working in a developer focused
product team (for example, in cloud services, SDK development, or
internal platform infrastructure). Experience supporting test
design and execution for technically complex, combined
hardware/software systems. Experience with text planning and
execution for combined hardware/software systems. Demonstrated
interest in code generation technologies. 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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