Hiring: Software Engineer II, Autonomy Behaviors (R5202) Company: Shield AI Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:33:15 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AI, C++ About the job Experience: •2-3 years of experience in one or more of the following: software sub-system scheduling and integration, behavior planning, task and resource allocation, motion planning, optimization, or flight controls •3 years of experience in one or more of the following: software sub-system scheduling and integration, behavior planning, task and resource allocation, motion planning, optimization, or flight controls Required Skills: •Implement tactical autonomy software features that enable unmanned platforms to perform complex missions across air, land, sea, and space domains •Develop and test behaviors supporting coordination, target engagement, reconnaissance, and survivability in contested scenarios •Participate in the software development lifecycle, including implementation, testing, debugging, and supporting verification and validation efforts •Partner cross-functionally with senior engineers to integrate software components with broader system elements (e.g., sensor processing, communications, and actuation) •Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following established engineering standards and team practices •Support integration and testing across simulation and real-world environments •Interface directly with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and support successful feature delivery •Continue building expertise in software engineering, autonomy, and robotics systems Qualifications: •BS in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field •Demonstrated capacity to contribute to the design, development, and integration of complex software systems as part of a multi-disciplinary team •Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to learn new technologies in a fast-paced environment •Willingness to collaborate closely with teammates and support team objectives •Interest in growing technical skills and, over time, providing guidance to more junior engineers •Desire to work in a highly collaborative, fast paced, and mission-driven environment •Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance •Exposure to systems operating at different technology readiness levels (TRLs) through academic, research, or internship experience •Operational familiarity with mission systems integration concepts, testing, or demonstrations •Motion planning, behavior planning, or multi-agent coordination Compensation: •$131,921 - $197,881 / 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!