Engineer II, Software Development (R3261)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide.  For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.    

This role is part of Hivemind’s middleware team. The role will provide you with hands on mentorship, an opportunity to add real contribution to our product backlog. You will have the chance to make friends, expand your network, and learn all about what it's like to work in a high-growth, fast scaling tech unicorn.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Develop, test and/or troubleshoot software in C++ (primary), python, scripts using SDLC tools.
  • The work involves adding features to our middleware and communications software, called EdgeOS, that is used to develop the autonomy software.
  • It could also include simulation development or interface translations between our Hivemind ecosystem and 3rd party systems. Lastly, it could involve systems integration execution across our components.
  • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 0 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
  • Some Industry or Internship experience developing C++ software in Linux environment.
  • Strong skills in C++ and Software Engineering
  • Great written and verbal communication.
  • Demonstrated history of showing ownership of project outcomes and delivering exceptional results. 
  • Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • ROS (or comparable middleware) and/or robotics experience. 
  • Experience with networking and communication protocols. 
  • Experience with safety-critical systems. 
  • Embedded systems experience.  
  • Full-time regular employee offer package:
    Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

    Temporary employee offer package:
    Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

    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. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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    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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