# Principal Engineer, Software (R5285)

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ffda3647-f9b8-4818-804e-c2b0eca4c921

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Lead / Staff / Principal
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Salary: 220000 – 330000 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads technical strategy and execution across Shield AI's autonomy software ecosystem, working as part of an elite team that steers technology development from the CTO's office. It suits experienced engineers from diverse backgrounds who can operate in ambiguity and make high-impact contributions across multiple foundational products simultaneously.

_Our summary, not Shield AI's wording._

## Skills named

C++, Go, Python, React, TypeScript, UAS/Drone Remote Pilot

## Required

- Very senior software engineering expertise (L5-L8 level)
- Deep experience in one or more of: aerospace, robotics, cloud infrastructure, game development, or interactive media design
- Ability to operate effectively within ambiguity
- Experience with high-performance systems and autonomy development

Apply on Shield AI's site: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/22e914d8-488d-4f22-96a9-61dd4b15ea04/apply