Full-Time
Perception Integration and Test Engineer
Develops autonomous AI pilots for military aircrafts
Mid, Senior
Dallas, TX, USA
- BS in computer science or related engineering field
- 5+ years of professional experience
- Experience with C++ 11 in a production environment
- Experience with python
- Experience with common debugging and profiling tools (e.g.gdb, valgrind, etc.)
- Experience in a collaborative development environment, focused on continuous integration/delivery & test-driven development
- Experience working with and writing software for edge compute systems (ex: NVidia Xaviers, Raspberry Pi)
- Some experience with SLAM and semantic understanding algorithms
- Familiarity with git, bash
- Familiarity with cloud container orchestration systems (ex: Kubernetes)
- Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, being a trustworthy teammate, and being kind to others
- Strong desire to learn and grow on the job
- #LI-TJ1
- Contribute to research, design, and implementation of state-of-the-art perception algorithms, taking ideas from conception to field deployment
- Work with and deploy our stack to edge devices
- Work with Platform team to understand pain points and constraints to enable principled design of capabilities
- Work with our Hivemind Design team to design and build test and analysis infrastructure that supports local development and scales into the cloud
- Work with various embedded compute units and soft and hard real-time operating systems
- Ensure that all perception components and workflows across simulation, test-rigs and platforms work smoothly with each other
- Work with robotics middleware such as ROS and PX4
- Work on algorithms, including factor graph optimizations, sparse and dense tracking and 3D reconstruction
- Work in collaboration with our DevOps teams to architect and maintain our cloud infrastructure, working with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes; assist with cross-platform builds and test orchestration, working with build tools (e.g.CMake, Bazel, etc.) and compiler tool chains (e.g. gcc, llvm, etc.)
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
6 month growth
↑ 14%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