Manager, Engineering - Software Integration (R5237)

Shield AI - San Diego, CA

Hiring: Manager, Engineering - Software Integration (R5237) Company: Shield AI Location: San Diego, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:33:14 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AI, C++, Embedded Systems, Python About the job Experience: •Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in CS, Comp Eng, Robotics, or a related field; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD. •7 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in CS, Comp Eng, Robotics, or a related field; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD. Required Skills: •Are you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! •Mentor, and develop a team of engineers focused on software integration, system validation, and developer experience. •Establish team priorities, drive execution, and foster a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement. •Actively contribute to system integration, validation, and debugging activities and develop deep expertise in our autonomy stack. •Guide the architecture and implementation of integration frameworks, deployment workflows, and configuration management tools that streamline validation across Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and flight environments. •Review system logs, telemetry, and rosbag data to diagnose integration defects •Lead cross-functional investigations, establish corrective actions, and create tooling that accelerates debugging and issue resolution. •Ensure integrated capabilities meet product requirements and interface specifications. Qualifications: •Proficiency in programming languages including Python or C++. •Demonstrated experience designing integration workflows, communicating system dependencies, and triaging and reporting integration defects across subsystem boundaries. •Strong problem-solving skills and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions. •Excellent communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively across various teams and presenting to customers or technical leadership. •Demonstrated experience building complex systems with a strong understanding of software architecture and design principles. •Operational familiarity with networking, operating-systems, and radio communications. Compensation: •$160,000 - $240,000 / year •Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!