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Staff Engineer jobs in Denver are in strong demand, concentrated in the RiNo tech corridor, Downtown, and the Denver Tech Center across cloud infrastructure, aerospace, and enterprise software. Employers hiring right now include True Anomaly, Xcel Energy, and CRUSOE. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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
The Radar team at Anduril develops state-of-the-art airborne sensing capabilities for air-to-air surveillance, aerial threat detection, and intelligence gathering missions. Our software-defined radars provide persistent, all-weather detection and tracking of aerial targets and ground threats from airborne platforms, seamlessly integrating with Lattice OS to enable autonomous decision-making and multi-sensor fusion. We're building next-generation airborne radar systems that are rapidly deployable, adaptable across multiple aircraft platforms, and designed for modern air combat operations—from protecting airspace to enabling advanced airborne early warning and fire control capabilities.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead systems architecture and mode development for airborne radar systems across manned and unmanned platforms
- Develop and implement advanced radar processing algorithms with focus on DSP, waveform design, and electronic protection techniques
- Drive end-to-end radar system design from concept through operational deployment, ensuring operationally-focused solutions
- Design and refine advanced airborne RF sensing modes and algorithms including SAR, ISAR, GMTI, and air-to-air tracking
- Conduct rigorous system-level analysis and requirements decomposition for airborne radar subsystems
- Provide technical leadership in software development for radar mode implementation and real-time processing
- Engage directly with government customers and operational users to understand mission requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architectures and concepts of operations for airborne systems-of-systems
- Create, communicate, and establish consensus for internal development roadmaps for airborne radar capabilities
- Mentor and guide team members in radar theory, systems engineering, and operational best practices
- Support programmatic and business leadership with technical expertise for strategic decision-making
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 12+ years of experience & a Bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, or other technical field (advanced degree strongly preferred)
- Proven experience in a Staff or Principal-level technical leadership role developing operational airborne defense radar systems
- Deep expertise in airborne radar systems engineering, mode development, and software architecture
- Strong background in algorithm development, digital signal processing, and electronic protection techniques
- End-to-end radar systems experience spanning hardware, software, and operational deployment
- Demonstrated ability to work directly with operational customers and translate mission needs into technical requirements
- Operationally-focused mindset with experience fielding systems in real-world environments (not purely academic/research focused)
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience at Chief Systems Engineer or Technical Fellow level on major radar programs
- Strong software development skills with proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C++ for real-time radar systems
- Expertise in digital beamforming, AESA technology, cognitive radar, or adaptive waveform techniques for airborne applications
- Hands-on experience as a technical contributor in radar algorithm implementation and mode development
- Direct experience supporting Air Force, Navy, Army, or Special Operations Command on airborne ISR or weapons systems programs
- Track record of customer-facing technical leadership and program execution
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or willingness to obtain
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:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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/.
By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.
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
The Radar team at Anduril develops state-of-the-art airborne sensing capabilities for air-to-air surveillance, aerial threat detection, and intelligence gathering missions. Our software-defined radars provide persistent, all-weather detection and tracking of aerial targets and ground threats from airborne platforms, seamlessly integrating with Lattice OS to enable autonomous decision-making and multi-sensor fusion. We're building next-generation airborne radar systems that are rapidly deployable, adaptable across multiple aircraft platforms, and designed for modern air combat operations—from protecting airspace to enabling advanced airborne early warning and fire control capabilities.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead systems architecture and mode development for airborne radar systems across manned and unmanned platforms
- Develop and implement advanced radar processing algorithms with focus on DSP, waveform design, and electronic protection techniques
- Drive end-to-end radar system design from concept through operational deployment, ensuring operationally-focused solutions
- Design and refine advanced airborne RF sensing modes and algorithms including SAR, ISAR, GMTI, and air-to-air tracking
- Conduct rigorous system-level analysis and requirements decomposition for airborne radar subsystems
- Provide technical leadership in software development for radar mode implementation and real-time processing
- Engage directly with government customers and operational users to understand mission requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architectures and concepts of operations for airborne systems-of-systems
- Create, communicate, and establish consensus for internal development roadmaps for airborne radar capabilities
- Mentor and guide team members in radar theory, systems engineering, and operational best practices
- Support programmatic and business leadership with technical expertise for strategic decision-making
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 12+ years of experience & a Bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, or other technical field (advanced degree strongly preferred)
- Proven experience in a Staff or Principal-level technical leadership role developing operational airborne defense radar systems
- Deep expertise in airborne radar systems engineering, mode development, and software architecture
- Strong background in algorithm development, digital signal processing, and electronic protection techniques
- End-to-end radar systems experience spanning hardware, software, and operational deployment
- Demonstrated ability to work directly with operational customers and translate mission needs into technical requirements
- Operationally-focused mindset with experience fielding systems in real-world environments (not purely academic/research focused)
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience at Chief Systems Engineer or Technical Fellow level on major radar programs
- Strong software development skills with proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C++ for real-time radar systems
- Expertise in digital beamforming, AESA technology, cognitive radar, or adaptive waveform techniques for airborne applications
- Hands-on experience as a technical contributor in radar algorithm implementation and mode development
- Direct experience supporting Air Force, Navy, Army, or Special Operations Command on airborne ISR or weapons systems programs
- Track record of customer-facing technical leadership and program execution
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility or willingness to obtain
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:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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/.
By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.
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- Xcel Energy26
- CRUSOE21
- Xometry17
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Staff Engineer Jobs in Denver: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a staff engineer job in Denver?
The strongest entry points in Denver are cloud-native infrastructure, distributed systems, and platform engineering, where the RiNo corridor and Denver Tech Center employers hire most actively. Candidates who combine deep backend or systems experience with cross-functional influence stand out locally. Engaging Denver's active tech meetup scene and targeting growth-stage companies headquartered in Lower Downtown gives you an edge over remote applicants competing for the same roles.
Which companies hire staff engineers in Denver?
Employers hiring staff engineers in Denver right now include True Anomaly, Xcel Energy, and CRUSOE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Denver's mix of homegrown tech firms, aerospace contractors near the Denver Tech Center, and regional enterprise software companies makes it one of Colorado's deepest markets for senior-level engineering talent.
Are there remote staff engineer jobs in Denver?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the specialty: infrastructure and platform roles skew remote-friendly, while embedded, lab, or hardware-adjacent positions typically require on-site work. About 86% of staff engineer openings tied to Denver are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in software-focused roles. Cloud and SaaS employers headquartered in the RiNo area and Downtown Denver are the most likely to post hybrid arrangements.
How can I get a staff engineer job in Denver with little or no experience?
The most realistic path in Denver is moving up from a senior engineer role at a mid-size software or aerospace firm in the Denver Tech Center, where promotion cycles tend to be faster than at large enterprises. Entry-adjacent roles like tech lead or principal engineer at growth-stage startups in RiNo or LoHi let you build the cross-team influence staff engineer interviews test for. Contributing to open-source projects and presenting at Denver's local engineering meetups accelerates recognition in a market where referrals carry real weight.
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