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Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588)

Shield AI

Washington, DC · Staff

$195,200 – $292,800

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What this role is

Shield AI is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to develop autonomy and behavioral capabilities for autonomous systems across multiple platforms and domains. This role suits someone who can balance advanced control theory and optimization with practical software integration to deliver real-world mission impact.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Expertise in control systems and autonomy
  • Software integration and architecture skills
  • Experience with real-time embedded systems
  • Ability to balance theory and practical implementation

Nice to have

  • Multi-agent coordination experience
  • Experience with defense or aerospace platforms
  • Background in optimization algorithms
  • Familiarity with simulation and synthetic environments

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