Staff Engineer, Software Autonomy (Dallas/San Diego) at shieldai

shieldai

Dallas, Texas·1h ago

LeadFull-timePythonRustC++GitAI

Salary Range

$158,400 - $250,000 /year

About the Role

We are looking for a Software Autonomy Engineer to join Shield AI, a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining the software framework for our Autopilot.

Key Responsibilities

→Design and develop robust and maintainable software components for autonomy for the VBAT autopilot
→Implement test frameworks that allow for rapid development across individual components and integrated system tests
→Improve build process and tooling for the Autopilot system
→Work with multiple teams to define interfaces and behaviors between different components of our system as well as users
→Lead the development and optimization of the architecture for our C++ based autopilot and truth model
→Help convert our applications to run in a container-based framework with other applications from other teams
→Work with the team to review software that has been developed to audit for compliance with the design as well as compliance with standard software practices
→Help improve our CI pipelines to be compatible with the new software architectures

Requirements

✓Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 2 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 1 year experience; or equivalent experience
✓Experience with C++ 11 or newer
✓Proven track record of delivering complex software products
✓Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on delivering user-centric software solutions
✓Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment
✓Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
✓Familiarity with git, bash, Python
✓Must be eligible to obtain a clearance