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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration (R5402)
Shield AISan Mateo, CA · full time · Staff
$280,512 – $420,768
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What this role is
This role leads the integration of autonomy software onto unmanned platforms across air, maritime, and space domains, writing core behaviors and control systems while shepherding code from simulation through live field operations. It suits senior engineers who want hands-on involvement in autonomous systems that actually deploy into the real world and are ready to mentor others and set technical direction across multiple programs.
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What they ask for
Required
- Senior-level software engineering experience
- Experience with autonomous systems or robotics
- Experience integrating software onto hardware platforms
- Strong C++ or Python programming
- Experience with embedded systems or real-time systems
Nice to have
- Experience with unmanned aerial vehicles or unmanned systems
- Experience with perception or sensor fusion
- Experience with defense or aerospace technology
- Background in control systems
- Experience mentoring other engineers