Hiring: Staff Engineer, Autonomy Software Integration (R4483) Company: Shield AI Location: San Diego, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:33:15 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AI, C++, CI/CD, 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! •Become a systems integration expert for autonomous robotics: Develop deep expertise in our AI-powered autonomy stack. •Learn to configure, deploy, and integrate multi-agent systems across simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and flight platforms. •Understand the full system end-to-end—from sensor inputs to autonomous behaviors. •Integrate new capabilities into the autonomy stack: Collaborate cross-functionally with development teams to bring autonomy algorithms, perception pipelines, middleware, and platform interfaces into the integrated product. Ensure seamless interoperability between components. •Enable platform bring-up and validation: Lead the integration of autonomy software onto new robotic hardware platforms. •Configure sensor drivers, communication interfaces, and platform adapters to enable full autonomy stack functionality on prototype and production vehicles. •Develop integration tooling & infrastructure: Architect and implement integration frameworks, deployment scripts, and configuration management tools that streamline bringing new capabilities into Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and flight environments. 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. •Proficiency with simulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments. •Strong expertise with CI/CD pipelines. •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: •$152,480 - $228,720 / 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!