Full-Time

Principal Engineer

API's & Infrastructure, R2609

Posted on 4/23/2024

Shield AI

501-1,000 employees

AI-driven autonomous aircraft and drone operations

AI & Machine Learning

Aerospace

Expert

San Diego, CA, USA

Required Skills

Git

Linux/Unix

Requirements

15+ years of related experience developing large, production quality software systems
Expertise and deep experience with modern C++ (C++17 and beyond)
Professional experience developing in Linux environments
Experience with Git and code management tools
Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others

Responsibilities

Contribute to the HMC platform that will revolutionize the way engineers, operators, and subject matter experts develop and integrate autonomy solutions
Contribute to building, extending and documenting interfaces for internal and customer use
Drive the development of a robust command and control software development kit (SDK) for internal and customer user
Develop, mature, and maintain test and distribution capabilities within continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines
Other duties as assigned

Introduction to Shield AI

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies.

Job Description:

As part of the Hivemind Commander (HMC) team, you’ll play an active role in shaping and implementing our HMC Core Product. This HMC Core Product is a foundational, extensible set of services that enable both human operators (e.g. via command-and-control user interfaces) and third parties (e.g. to interoperate with wider networks) to interact with active Hivemind Edge (HME) autonomy systems and aircraft. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with other Core Product engineers, Solutions engineers and new customers to develop robust interfaces and architectures that enable seamless integration with new systems and user interfaces. Ultimately, you’ll make it easier to improve the ability of our software to adapt to new systems, thereby enhancing the quality and reliability of our products to protect service members and civilians with AI systems.

What you’ll do:

Contribute to the HMC platform that will revolutionize the way engineers, operators, and subject matter experts develop and integrate autonomy solutions.
Contribute to building, extending and documenting interfaces for internal and customer use.
Drive the development of a robust command and control software development kit (SDK) for internal and customer user.
Develop, mature, and maintain test and distribution capabilities within continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines.
Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

15+ years of related experience developing large, production quality software systems. 
Expertise and deep experience with modern C++ (C++17 and beyond).
Professional experience developing in Linux environments.
Experience with Git and code management tools.  
Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.

Preferred qualificaitons:

Experience with in aerospace and/or robotics industries. 
Experience with command and control, mission planning and other operator-oriented systems for UAVs.
Experience with international interoperability standards like STANAG4586.
Experience with team leadership, or as a technical project lead. 
Experience developing and maintaining software development kits (SDKs).

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Total package details:

Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

*Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

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. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.

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.

Shield AI

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Shield AI is committed to applying artificial intelligence for autonomous drone and aircraft operations, focusing on applications in the defense sector as well as potential commercial uses. This company is distinguished by its forward-thinking in autonomous flight technology, particularly with its AI pilot system, Hivemind, which enables operation without GPS, communications, or human pilots. Its collaborations with the U.S. Department of Defense and ongoing field deployments in various combat scenarios illustrate the company’s role in leading technological advancement in AI flight systems, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about cutting-edge AI and aerospace technology.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$940.7M

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 11%

1 year growth

↑ 21%

2 year growth

↑ 108%

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