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Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities (R5368)

Shield AI

San Mateo, CA · Staff

$234,240 – $351,360

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 is hiring a Staff-level software engineer to develop autonomous control and multi-agent coordination capabilities for defense platforms across air, sea, and space domains. The role blends advanced control theory, optimization, and motion planning with robust software integration to deliver real-world autonomy systems.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Complex problem-solving across diverse programs and integration contexts
  • Ability to balance theory with practice in rigorous implementation
  • Experience with command-and-control system hierarchies

Nice to have

  • Background in advanced control methodologies
  • Experience with optimization-based approaches
  • Familiarity with simulation and synthetic reality technologies

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