Anduril runs a fairly rigorous technical loop, and the process reflects the company culture: fast-moving, mission-driven, and comfortable with ambiguity. Most engineering candidates go through a recruiter screen, a technical phone screen (usually a coding problem or systems question), and then an onsite or virtual onsite with 4-5 rounds. Expect at least one deep systems design round, one or two coding rounds, and a behavioral round that takes the mission alignment piece seriously. They genuinely ask about why you want to work in defense tech, and the answer matters.
For hardware and embedded roles the loop differs: more domain-specific design questions, sometimes a take-home, and a stronger emphasis on execution under constraints. The team is small relative to the scope of what they build, so interviewers often probe whether you can operate without hand-holding.
Compensation is competitive with defense-adjacent startups and strong on equity for growth-stage. Response times have historically been faster than big tech. Clearance questions come up early for roles that require it, so be ready for that conversation.
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(Posted by Primly Team. Interview processes change. Verify current details with your recruiter.)