Development Engineer Interview Experience - Costa Mesa, California
October 18, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The first round was a phone screen with a recruiter. The second round then followed with a one-on-one with the hiring manager. I did not make it to the next round.
Questions
Things to consider when designing a test setup.
What factors to consider, what equipment might be needed, and what outputs will be measured.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Anduril Development Engineer role in Costa Mesa, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Anduril's interview process for their Development Engineer roles in Costa Mesa, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Anduril's Development Engineer interview process in Costa Mesa, California.
Anduril Work Experiences
2.0
Not as great as it seems
Engineer • Former Employee
Costa Mesa, California, United States
May 22, 2025
Pros: - Great pay
- Great perks
- Great benefits
Cons: - Any bonuses are a loan until the one-year mark.
- Talked to many other engineers, and the survival rate is 2 years.
- They say they’re veteran-friendly, but the company is comprised of newly graduated engineers who are sensitive.
- They will work you for long hours, so try to get on an hourly rate.
2.0
Less Than Promised
Senior Mechanical Engineer • Current Employee
Costa Mesa, California, United States
July 5, 2023
Pros: Solid food, snacks, and perks.
Cons: But of a rudderless ship. Lack of direction and leadership. Ambitious goals for ambiguous projects. Noted nepotism. Should have gone to Shield AI.
5.0
Working at Anduril
Test Engineer • Current Employee
Costa Mesa, California, United States
October 22, 2024
Pros: Benefits, culture, cool projects, fun work.
Cons: Chaotic sometimes, changing priorities, disorganization.
- 2.0Not as great as it seemsEngineer • Former EmployeeCosta Mesa, California, United StatesMay 22, 2025Pros: - Great pay - Great perks - Great benefitsCons: - Any bonuses are a loan until the one-year mark. - Talked to many other engineers, and the survival rate is 2 years. - They say they’re veteran-friendly, but the company is comprised of newly graduated engineers who are sensitive. - They will work you for long hours, so try to get on an hourly rate.
- 2.0Less Than PromisedSenior Mechanical Engineer • Current EmployeeCosta Mesa, California, United StatesJuly 5, 2023Pros: Solid food, snacks, and perks.Cons: But of a rudderless ship. Lack of direction and leadership. Ambitious goals for ambiguous projects. Noted nepotism. Should have gone to Shield AI.
- 5.0Working at AndurilTest Engineer • Current EmployeeCosta Mesa, California, United StatesOctober 22, 2024Pros: Benefits, culture, cool projects, fun work.Cons: Chaotic sometimes, changing priorities, disorganization.
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