Staff Engineer, Software Certifiability (R3560)

Shield AI, a pioneering defense technology company founded in 2015, is seeking a Staff Engineer for Software Certifiability to join their Hivemind Pilot team. This role is crucial in developing safety-critical autonomous systems that protect service members and civilians worldwide. The position focuses on building and certifying high-assurance software components for autonomous systems, particularly the Run Time Assurance (RTA) module.

The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in C++ and real-time systems. You'll be working with cutting-edge autonomous systems technology while ensuring safety and certification compliance. The position offers an opportunity to work with a diverse team across multiple international offices, including San Diego, Dallas, Washington D.C., and international locations.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and developing core systems, mentoring other engineers, and establishing software engineering standards. The role requires deep expertise in safety-critical software development, certification processes (particularly DO-178C and MIL-HDBK-516), and real-time systems.

This is an ideal position for an experienced engineer who wants to make a significant impact in the defense technology sector while working on challenging technical problems. The role offers competitive compensation ($180,000-$270,000), plus bonus, benefits, and equity, reflecting the high level of expertise required. The company's mission-driven focus and work on advanced autonomous systems make this an exciting opportunity for those interested in combining software engineering excellence with meaningful real-world applications.