Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Solutions (R3319)
Description For Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Solutions (R3319)
Shield AI, a pioneering defense technology company founded in 2015, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Embedded Solutions team. This role is part of the Hivemind Solutions Division, focusing on developing software that integrates hardware, operating systems, and applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).
The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on state-of-the-art robotics and AI products, developing solutions that directly impact service members and civilians' safety. As a member of the Hivemind Solutions team, you'll collaborate with electrical engineers, systems engineers, and the autonomy team to design and develop solutions supporting modern aerospace sensors, UAV avionics, and groundbreaking AI applications.
The role requires extensive experience in embedded systems, with responsibilities ranging from software bring-up on custom electronic boards to developing bare-metal firmware for flight-critical components. You'll be working with real-time operating systems, kernel development, and creating sophisticated CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems.
This is an ideal position for someone who combines technical expertise in embedded systems with a passion for innovation in defense technology. The company offers competitive compensation ($160,160 - $240,240), along with bonus, benefits, and equity packages. Shield AI's presence across multiple international locations and its focus on developing cutting-edge autonomous systems make it an exciting workplace for those interested in making a significant impact in defense technology.
The role offers the opportunity to work with a mission-driven team, developing solutions that directly contribute to protecting lives through advanced technology. If you're passionate about embedded systems, robotics, and want to work on projects that make a real difference in the world, this position at Shield AI could be your next career milestone.
Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Solutions (R3319)
- Bring up new robotic platforms and related systems
- Write and modify kernel drivers for soft or hard real-time operating systems
- Develop bare-metal firmware for controlling flight critical components
- Create software for system diagnostics and testing
- Work with and modify internal software build systems
- Research, design, and implement state-of-the-art network centric software applications
- Integrate Shield AI Hivemind Pilots onto robotic vehicles
- Integrate new operating system onto custom System-On-a-Module (SOM)
- Integrate 3rd party software onto existing multi-CPU and high-performance GPU hardware system
- Develop software and firmware to control robotic vehicles
- Convert legacy bare-metal software to a RTOS based system
- Create new CI/CD pipelines with automated testing for embedded systems
Requirements For Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Solutions (R3319)
- 7+ years experience
- Bachelors in CS, CE, or EE, or requisite experience
- Strong C/C++ background
- Linux Kernel or RTOS development and device trees
- Experience with Linux or RTOS bring up on new hardware
- Experience in a collaborative development environment
- Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills
- Familiarity with writing thread-safe multi-threaded programs
- Familiarity with common debugging and profiling tools
- Familiarity with git, bash, Python
Benefits For Staff Software Engineer, Embedded Solutions (R3319)
- Bonus
- Benefits Package
- Equity
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