Engineer II, Software Perception (R3554)

Shield AI, a pioneering defense technology company founded in 2015, is seeking an Engineer II for their Software Perception team. This role represents an exciting opportunity for early-career engineers to work on cutting-edge autonomous systems that directly impact service member and civilian safety. The position focuses on developing advanced perception capabilities for GPS-denied navigation, object detection, and multi-target tracking.

The role combines hands-on development of video processing and machine learning pipelines with the challenge of optimizing performance through GPU acceleration and multi-threaded processing. You'll be working with modern C++ in a Linux environment, utilizing technologies like CUDA and OpenGL to build robust perception systems for autonomous aircraft.

As part of Shield AI's team, you'll collaborate across engineering, production, and integration teams while contributing to the company's mission of advancing autonomous systems. The company has a global presence with offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington D.C., Abu Dhabi, Kyiv, and Melbourne, showcasing its international impact in defense technology.

This position offers significant growth potential for someone early in their career, providing exposure to real-world robotics and computer vision challenges. You'll work on taking advanced technology from prototype to production while being mentored by experienced teammates. The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $133,704 to $200,556 annually, plus bonus and equity opportunities.

The ideal candidate will bring 2+ years of C++ experience, strong understanding of video processing pipelines, and expertise in GPU programming. You'll be involved in the full development lifecycle, from feature planning to deployment, while maintaining high code quality standards and contributing to technical documentation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a software engineer passionate about autonomous systems and defense technology to make a meaningful impact while working with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.