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Applications Engineer, Autonomy (open level)

Shield AI

San Diego, CA · full time · Senior

$120,000 – $318,000

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

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. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

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

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