# Software Development Engineer - New Graduate

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/802a43f4-8a8b-45bb-b78b-3a62643060aa

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 77200 – 211200 USD per year

## Summary

Shield AI is hiring autonomous software engineers to work on real-time embedded systems for unmanned aircraft and autonomy software, developing in C++ and Python alongside experienced teammates. This role suits recent graduates interested in defense technology, autonomous systems, and hands-on software development with immediate real-world impact.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Skills named

C++, Integration Testing, Localization, Object Detection, Python, Unit Testing

## Required

- Graduating during 2026-2027 academic year
- Available to start in 2027
- In-person work required

## Nice to have

- Experience with autonomous systems
- Familiarity with UAV or robotics
- Background in mission planning or perception
- Knowledge of C2 systems

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/79c3b65f-ce0c-4868-bedf-4ddcc4cfe583/apply