Senior Staff Engineer, Software Autonomy (R5125)
About this job
Shield AI, a defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians, is hiring a Senior Staff Engineer for Software Autonomy. The company creates products such as Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and simulation technologies. In this role, you will act as a hands-on technical lead and subject matter expert. A normal day involves collaborating with teammates and customers, building edge-AI and autonomy software for sea, air, and space platforms, writing code, developing new capabilities, and ensuring smooth software and hardware integration. Additionally, you will guide and mentor your team members while working closely with clients to understand and execute their specific requirements.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a hands-on technical lead and subject matter expert for software autonomy
- Collaborate with teammates and customers to build edge-AI and autonomy software
- Develop software for platforms across sea, air, and space
- Write clean code and build new system capabilities
- Ensure successful integration between software and hardware
- Mentor fellow team members
- Work closely with clients to understand their technical requirements
Requirements
- Experience functioning as a hands-on technical lead or subject matter expert
- Background in building edge-AI and autonomy software
- Ability to write code and develop new capabilities
- Experience with software and hardware integration
- Skill in mentoring teammates
- Experience collaborating with customers to gather and understand requirements
Who should apply
This role suits experienced software engineers with a strong background in edge-AI, autonomy, and software-hardware integration who want to work in the defense-tech sector. Candidates should have leadership experience, as the position requires acting as a technical lead and mentoring teammates. The posting does not mention whether freshers can apply.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Senior Staff Engineer, Software Autonomy at Shield AI do?
You will serve as a hands-on technical lead, write code, build edge-AI and autonomy software for sea, air, and space platforms, ensure hardware-software integration, and mentor teammates.
What kind of company is Shield AI?
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians using intelligent systems like Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT aircraft.
Will I need to work with clients in the Senior Staff Engineer, Software Autonomy role?
Yes, the role involves collaborating closely with customers to understand their requirements and ensure successful capability delivery.
What platforms are supported by Shield AI software?
The autonomy software and edge-AI developed by Shield AI support platforms across sea, air, and space.
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