# Applications Engineer, Autonomy (open level)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/4a324c16-b8f5-4509-9c2a-ed166278706c

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Salary: 120000 – 318000 USD per year

## Summary

This role involves deploying and integrating Shield AI's autonomy software with customers on-site, often internationally and for extended periods. It suits experienced engineers who enjoy problem-solving in customer environments and are passionate about autonomous systems, with some consideration given to strong mid-level candidates.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Skills named

C++, Rust

## Required

- Proficiency in C, C++, or Rust
- Experience deploying software in production environments
- Ability to travel extensively, including international and multi-week assignments
- Strong technical problem-solving skills
- Customer-facing communication and relationship-building

## Nice to have

- Experience with autonomy or robotics systems
- Experience with aerospace applications
- Mid-level engineers with strong fundamentals and proven initiative
- Background in defense or related industries

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/2394368a-67ff-441c-83c3-e998446327e7/apply