Senior Embedded Software Engineer @ Shield AI

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Full-Time

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Shield AI

501-1,000 employees

Develops autonomous AI pilots for military aircrafts

AI & Machine Learning

Aerospace

Senior, Expert

Dallas, TX, USA

Required Skills

Bash

Microsoft Azure

Python

Git

Operating Systems

C/C++

Development Operations (DevOps)

Linux/Unix

Requirements

10+ years experience
Bachelors in CS, CE, or EE, or requisite experience
Strong C/C++ background a must
Linux Kernel or RTOS development and device trees
Experience with Linux or RTOS bring up on new hardware
Experience in a collaborative development environment, focused on continuous integration/delivery & test-driven development
Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, being a trustworthy teammate, and being kind to others
Familiarity with writing thread-safe multi-threaded programs
Familiarity with common debugging and profiling tools (e.g. gdb, valgrind, etc.)
Familiarity with git, bash, Python

Responsibilities

Bring up new robotic platforms and related systems
Write and modify kernel drivers for soft or hard real-time operating systems
Develop bare-metal firmware for controlling flight critical components
Create software for system diagnostics and testing
Work with and modify internal software build systems
Research, design, and implement state-of-the-art network centric software applications, taking ideas from conception to field deployment
Projects that you might work on (optional):
Integrate new operating system onto custom System-On-a-Module (SOM)
Integrate 3rd party software onto existing multi-CPU and high-performance GPU hardware system
Develop software and firmware to control robotic vehicles
Integrate Shield AI Hivemind onto robotic vehicles
Convert legacy bare-metal software to a RTOS based system
Create new CI/CD pipelines with automated testing for embedded systems

Desired Qualifications

Masters in CS, CE, or EE
Robotics/UAV software development experience
Previous software development utilizing Azure DevOps
Developing software for RTOS

Introduction to Shield AI

Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Shield AI is a fast growing, venture-backed defense-technology company built around a team of proven executives, distinguished warfighters, and world-class AI engineers. Since 2018, Shield AI’s products and people have supported operations around the world with the US Department of Defense and our allies.

Job Description:

Are you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state of the art robots and AI 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!

The Embedded Software team is an agile group of engineers focused on developing the software that merges hardware, operating systems and applications for cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). Embedded Software engineers work with electrical engineers, systems engineers, and the autonomy team to design and develop custom electronic boards and systems which support modern aerospace sensors, state-of-the-art UAV avionics, and groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence applications.

As a member of the Embedded Software team, you will be responsible for software bring up on custom electronic boards and systems, integration of new operating systems and writing of drivers for a variety of sensors and interfaces, designing and developing applications to provide flight control, navigation, vehicle health, and AI driven autonomous control of various robotic vehicles.

What you’ll do:

Bring up new robotic platforms and related systems
Write and modify kernel drivers for soft or hard real-time operating systems
Develop bare-metal firmware for controlling flight critical components
Create software for system diagnostics and testing
Work with and modify internal software build systems
Research, design, and implement state-of-the-art network centric software applications, taking ideas from conception to field deployment
Projects that you might work on (optional):
Integrate new operating system onto custom System-On-a-Module (SOM)
Integrate 3rd party software onto existing multi-CPU and high-performance GPU hardware system
Develop software and firmware to control robotic vehicles
Integrate Shield AI Hivemind onto robotic vehicles
Convert legacy bare-metal software to a RTOS based system
Create new CI/CD pipelines with automated testing for embedded systems

Required qualifications:

10+ years experience
Bachelors in CS, CE, or EE, or requisite experience
Strong C/C++ background a must
Linux Kernel or RTOS development and device trees
Experience with Linux or RTOS bring up on new hardware
Experience in a collaborative development environment, focused on continuous integration/delivery & test-driven development
Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, being a trustworthy teammate, and being kind to others
Familiarity with writing thread-safe multi-threaded programs
Familiarity with common debugging and profiling tools (e.g. gdb, valgrind, etc.)
Familiarity with git, bash, Python

Preferred qualifications:

Masters in CS, CE, or EE
Robotics/UAV software development experience
Previous software development utilizing Azure DevOps
Developing software for RTOS

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

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. Information on the benefits offered is here. All offers are contingent on a cleared background check.

Location guidelines-

Onsite = 5 days/week

Hybrid = Several days in the office

Remote = Remote but able to come to the office as requested for business needs

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.

To conform to U.S. Government regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Shield AI

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Shield AI, a leader in AI for aviation, has a proven track record of technical innovation, with its Hivemind autonomy stack being the world's first autonomous AI Pilot deployed in combat since 2018. The company's culture is rooted in its mission to protect service members and civilians, and it has been recognized by Forbes, CB Insights, and Fast Company for its industry leadership. With a competitive edge backed by top-tier Silicon Valley VC funds, Shield AI offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology in aviation.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$940.7M

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 13%

1 year growth

↑ 33%

2 year growth

↑ 116%

Benefits

Medical Insurance Coverage

Long Term Disability Insurance

Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Subsidized Gym Membership

Pet Insurance

Competitive Compensation

Retirement Services

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Bereavement Support

Flexible Work Hours

PTO

Paid Holidays

Commuter Benefits

Relaxed Dress Code

Yearly Swag Items

Unlimited Snacks

Bottomless Beverages

Annual Celebrations

Work From Home Benefits

Standing Desks and Widescreen Monitors

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