About Shield AI      Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown jets (F-16; MQM-178 Firejet), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (MQ-35 V-BAT), and three quadcopters (Nova, Nova 2, iPRD). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies.
An autonomy engineer on the Hivemind Systems Emerging Applications team will be responsible for developing new Hivemind SDK capabilities and applying them to emerging platforms and solutions. Our goal is act as a customer surrogate, develop transformative capabilities in the SDK, and provide “defect-free“product releases to ensure that internal and external customers are able to rapidly build upon Hivemind.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Leverage Shield AI’s autonomy software development kit to develop innovative solutions for runtime assurance and autonomy across emerging platforms. 
• Integrate autonomy software on hardware platforms 
• Develop specialized capabilities for emerging platforms that incorporate platform specific sensors, effectors, and motion models 
• Package and deploy code for a variety ofcomputer architectures 
• Develop simulation in the loop, hardware in the loop, and vehicle in the loop tests 
• Create tools that assist in certifying code for flight readiness. 
• Improve the SDK by identify gaps and working with Product Management to design solutions 
• Work with the autonomy teams to resolve issues that might require more in-depth solutions. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
• Deep experience with C++14 and beyond 
• Experience with Python
• Experience with Docker
• Experience with git or other modern version control systems (e.g. mercurial) 
• Experience working in large, complex, distributed systems 
• You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others. 
• You have a willingness to jump out of your comfort zone to help out other teammates as needed. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with C++17 or greater
• Experience with hands-on debugging of complex software and autonomy systems on real world platforms 
• Experience with Image Acquisition and Processing, Embedded Platforms, or Run-Time Assurance 
• Familiarity with CUDA, streaming video, hardware integration, networking, communications  
• Experience with writing sensor drivers
• Experience with robotics frameworks, such as ROS, and simulators (e.g.AirSim)
• Understanding about a wide range of autonomy products 

Total package details for U.S. based positions: - Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity - Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) - Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity
Total package details for International based positions (where applicable): - International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.