Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration (R5208)
Shield AIWashington, DC · full time · Staff
$195,200 – $292,800
Listed on Shield AI’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
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