Senior Threat and Attack Research Engineer

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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 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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