Staff Software Engineer, Pilot Foundations (R3088)

Shield AI, founded in 2015, is a cutting-edge defense technology company focused on developing intelligent autonomous systems. As a Staff Software Engineer in the Pilot Foundations team, you'll play a crucial role in architecting and developing foundational capabilities for autonomous systems. The position offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $181,540 to $272,310, plus bonus and equity.

The role involves working with advanced robotics and autonomous systems, specifically focusing on developing transform libraries, frame management, and coordinate system management. You'll collaborate closely with the Pilot and Software Operations teams to streamline development workflows and improve integration processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced software engineer with a strong background in C++, Python, and robotics concepts. The position requires expertise in state estimation, path planning, and object tracking, along with experience in robotics middleware like ROS/ROS2. You'll be working with modern development tools and practices, including cloud services, containers, and CI/CD pipelines.

Shield AI has a global presence with offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi, Kyiv, and Melbourne. The company's products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly contribute to protecting service members and civilians worldwide.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of professional experience, strong communication skills, and a demonstrated record of being a trustworthy teammate. You'll be joining a company that values continuous learning, professional growth, and maintains a strong commitment to equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity.