Does Anduril pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Anduril employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Anduril. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Anduril?

75% of Anduril employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Anduril 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Anduril?

Software Engineer (64) , Engineer (16) , Mechanical Engineer (11) , Senior Software Engineer (9) , Program Manager (7) , Manufacturing Engineer (5) , Senior Recruiter (5) , Intern (4) , Mission Operations Engineer (4) , Technical Operations Engineer (4) , Director (3) , Engineering Technician (3) , Product Manager (3) , Senior Electrical Engineer (3) , Senior Mechanical Engineer (3)

What are the pros of working at Anduril according to real employee reviews?

"The benefits are great." ((in 47 reviews)); "Great people and company is growing" ((in 38 reviews)); "Learn lots, fun, good pay" ((in 13 reviews)); "Smart coworkers" ((in 9 reviews)); "Free food is cool too I guess." ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Anduril according to real employee reviews?

"No work life balance." ((in 12 reviews)); "Challenging, long hours, changes in direction make planning and prioritization difficult" ((in 10 reviews)); "Life Balance: High operational tempo; long hours are common and often expected." ((in 10 reviews)); "Leadership is clueless, expectations aren't realistic." ((in 9 reviews)); "Engineers are as talented and as capable as I've seen at FAANG companies I've worked at in the past, but managers were clearly promoted/hired without the scalability of the company in mind." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Anduril layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Anduril layoffs and their outlook for job security at Anduril in 2026.

What Anduril locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Seattle , Lexington , Irvine , Washington , Costa Mesa , Atlanta

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4.0

75% would recommend to a friend

(282 total reviews)

Brian Schimpf

91% approve of CEO

83% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Career opportunities

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Senior management

3.3

Work/Life balance

Anduril has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 282 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Anduril employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.5 stars).

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282 reviews

1.0

Feb 19, 2025

Corporate buyout kills performance, innovation, and morale

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- good pay - fully paid insurance - free & excellent breakfast & lunch - free gym

Cons

- Good people are fired without good reason. - Some leadership doesn't care about work life balance or burning out their staff. - Some leaders are egomaniacs that can't handle feedback, and will just fire you. - Some leaders are openly disrespectful. - You can't speak up if you see something is wrong. - Be careful who you talk to. If someone doesn't like you, you might lose your job. - Nepotism.

2.0

Nov 18, 2021

Clueless management

Engineer

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CEO approval

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Pros

Going home at the end of a very long day and tons of free junk food.

Cons

Just another company trying to be cool by seducing new talent into thinking they'll matter while management is clueless.

3.0

Jul 9, 2025

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Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive Compensation: Strong salary, bonuses, and equity packages. Excellent Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, retirement, and wellness perks. Mission-Driven Work: Focused on national security with cutting-edge technology. High Growth Potential: Company is aggressively pursuing IPO; equity may significantly increase in value. Smart, Talented Workforce: Surrounded by high-caliber individuals from tech and defense sectors. Fast-Paced Environment: Ideal for those who thrive on rapid iteration and execution. Modern Tools: Heavy use of Slack and other tech-first platforms streamlines collaboration.

Cons

Work-Life Balance: High operational tempo; long hours are common and often expected. Cultural Fit: Skews young and tech-centric—may feel less structured or mature than traditional defense firms. Leadership Style: Top-down with strong central direction; not always collaborative. Lack of Process Maturity: Rapid growth means some traditional programmatic or acquisition rigor is lacking. High Turnover: Not uncommon for folks to burn out or realize the culture isn't a match.

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