Senior Threat and Attack Research Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM We're seeking a Senior Threat and Attack Research Engineer to join our Security organization. The ideal candidate will combine threat intelligence knowledge with strong engineering skills to develop and implement advanced threat actor tracking and analsyis systems to protect Anduril products and infrastructure. WHAT YOU’LL DO Monitor and analyze sophisticated cyber threats targeting Anduril's products, infrastructure, and personnel. Research, mitigate, and anticipate emerging technical trends in the threat landscape. Collaborate closely with the detection and response team to provide timely and actionable intelligence to support ongoing investigations. Engage cross functionally with the offensive security team on product and infrastructure red team engagements. Enhance tooling for threat actor tracking and intelligence data integration. Foster proactive collaboration and information exchange with external partners to build joint capabilities and achieve shared objectives. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Proven experience analyzing complex threat actor campaigns, including supply chain and infrastructure, with the ability to develop long term countermeasures. Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g. Python, Rust, Golang, Swift) Capacity to prioritize and execute tasks independently with minimal supervision. Strong and professional communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret security clearance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS In-depth knowledge of nation-state, sophisticated criminal, or supply chain threats. Experience creating file-based or network-based rules and signatures (e.g. YARA, Snort) for detection and tracking complex threats. Track record of writing production code for threat intelligence tools Expertise in large scale data analysis Established connection within the broader security and threat intel community Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team environments. Experience with Vertex Synapse 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 compens