Senior Engineer, Software (R4430)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

This position is perfect for an individual who loves technology, solving complex challenges, wants to develop software for multiple projects, and write code with a motivated, diverse team. Shield AI is pushing the envelope by applying advanced AI solutions to real hardware systems. An ideal candidate should aspire to be a part of this industry-changing team developing and deploying advanced technology that can truly make an impact.

Shield AI is looking to continue to push the envelope by teaming traditional autonomous systems algorithms and deep reinforcement learning-based solutions to create an unmatched capability and speed to deployment technology base.

What You'll Do:

• As a Software Engineer on this team, you will contribute to teams at the intersection of artificial intelligence, task & motion planning, and controls.
• You will work closely with talented engineers to architect solutions, set standards for software engineering, drive strategic technical improvements, and mentor other engineers.
• Write Python and C++ software to help develop tooling and automated testing and analysis for autonomy solutions.
• Work with Subject Matter Experts to understand the customer demand and implement software solutions that meet their needs.
• Collaborate with Systems and Test engineers to develop fully tested, integrated solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to develop, benchmark, debug, and deploy software-based algorithms.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills by applying a scientific approach.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Experience with Python, C++, and/or similar languages.
• Experience working on projects with 10+ contributors.
• Offers fast, efficient, effective problem-solving approaches.
• Exceptional collaborator and communicator.
• Comfort within Linux environments.
• Hard-working, trustworthy teammate.
• Exhibits holding themselves and others to high standards.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• Experience in a collaborative development environment, focused on continuous integration/delivery & test-driven development.
• Strong knowledge of modern software engineering best practices.
• Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, being a trustworthy teammate, and being kind to others.
• Strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or greater in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with Docker or similar containerization technologies.
• Experience with modern infrastructure technologies (Kubernetes, CI/CD).
• Experience with web-service technologies like gRPC, REST APIs, message queues (ActiveMQ, ZeroMQ), etc.
• Experience with Python data analysis tooling like Pandas, NumPy, Dagster, etc.
• Familiarity with C++ tooling like CMake and Conan.
• Experience with Reinforcement Learning and other Machine Learning techniques.
• Understanding of robotics technologies related to autonomous behavior development e.g. task allocation or planning.
• Understanding/Experience with unmanned system technologies and accompanying algorithms (specifically air domain).
• Active SECRET clearance.
• Experience with UCI and OMS Standards.

$123,199 - $184,799 a year

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.