Manager of Network Software Engineering, C++ (R2298)

Introduction to 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 a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). 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.

Come work with Shield AI’s EdgeOS team as a Communication Manager working with C++ Networking! We are a core group on the Hivemind Foundations team developing Shield AI’s critical robotics communications framework and its ecosystem. Hivemind Foundations integrates with all the domains in our business (ME, EE, SWE, DevOps, SysOps, Embedded, Cloud, etc.) and gets to work on some very exciting projects. You will be a part of crossfunctional teams that solve problems with some of the best and kindest in the business, and you will be contributing to a safer future for soldiers and civilians while learning more about cutting-edge autonomy.

What you'll do:

EdgeOS Communications: Framework for network communications, service discovery, and more

Manage a team of reports, small at first, growing larger in the future

Manage architecture for your project, including architectural runway, governance, and contributions from external teams

Manage backlog for your project

Manage, track, report out, on status and future roadmap for your project

Review your team's code

Create DSL code generators to help build autonomy systems

Investigate and implement best practices for high-reliability systems

Provide software development guidance to teams across Shield AI

You may occasionally code

Required qualifications:

Leadership experience including managing a release schedule, or managing a task backlog for a team

Technical coach or mentor of a team

At least 5 years of experience in C++11 or later

Strong foundation of C++ API design

Experience with network programming (e.g. libraries such as zeromq, asio, UNIX Sockets, Windows Winsock)

Experience with multithreaded programming

Experience writing (soft/hard) real-time systems

Experience shipping and supporting a software product

Leadership experience including managing a release schedule, or managing a task backlog for a team

Technical coach or mentor of a team

Demonstrated record of working hard, being a kind and trustworthy teammate, and holding yourself and others to high standard

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other relevant engineering or science degree

Preferred qualifications:

Leadership experience, managing a release schedule, or managing a task backlog for a team

Experience writing resilient networking systems for unstable radio networks

Robotics, game engine, and/or GPU experience

Familiarity with C++17

Familiarity with Conan/CMake

Python experience

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Total compensation: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)

*Interns/Military Fellows not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Actual 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 check.

If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now!

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.

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Manager of Network Software Engineering, C++ (R2298)

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