# Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration (R5208)

Hiring organization: [Shield AI](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/shield-ai)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/372062c2-1797-4f37-a50d-c158e3c3f7de

Listed on Shield AI's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Staff
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 195200 – 292800 USD per year

## Summary

Shield AI seeks a Staff Software Engineer to develop autonomous pilot software for unmanned platforms across air, maritime, space, and other domains. This hands-on role combines real-world testing from simulation through live operations with technical leadership of feature teams and mentorship of mid-level engineers.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Skills named

C++, Python

## Required

- Write and own autonomy code end-to-end from simulation to live operations
- Lead small feature crews or sub-programs through design, integration, and delivery
- Partner with Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, and external platform teams
- Mentor mid-level engineers
- Represent the team to capability teams and external partners

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/4cdda6f8-a132-431b-910e-8dfc1d1fec24/apply