Software Engineer jobs in Washington, D.C.

Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $163,200 – $244,800

This role involves developing autonomy software for emerging military platforms across space, maritime, and logistics domains, where you'll integrate Shield AI's existing autonomy capabilities with new systems that often lack prior autonomous baselines. It suits engineers who thrive on cross-platform integration challenges and seeing their code operate in real-world military environments.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $233,760 – $350,640

Lead the technical delivery of autonomy software for weaponized aerial and ground platforms operating in disconnected environments, owning complex integration challenges from simulation through live field testing. This role suits experienced systems engineers comfortable with defense applications who can drive technical direction across multiple teams while managing end-to-end software lifecycle.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $195,200 – $292,800

This role develops and integrates autonomy software for small air- and ground-launched defense platforms operating in multi-agent fleets, often in disconnected environments. It suits experienced engineers who can own complex technical problems end-to-end, from simulation through live field testing, while collaborating across multiple teams on scalable fleet operations.

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Palantir

Full-time · Washington, DC · $145,000 – $200,000

Palantir is seeking a Software Developer to join their Mixed Reality Group, building immersive applications for operational use in factories, military, and command environments. This role combines 3D mixed reality development with traditional software engineering, working across custom hardware platforms and data systems.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $163,200 – $244,800

This role develops and deploys autonomy software for defense platforms operating in contested environments, combining capabilities from multiple teams to deliver end-to-end solutions from simulation through live operations. It suits experienced engineers who can own complex integration challenges across hardware, software, and real-world fielding.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $233,760 – $350,640

This role leads the technical architecture and long-term strategy for autonomy software on Shield AI's unmanned aircraft platforms used in field operations. You'll drive integration across flight control, perception, mission planning, and multi-agent systems while partnering with aircraft, autonomy, and customer teams to deliver reliable solutions for defense operators.

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Palantir

Full-time · Washington, DC · $135,000 – $200,000

Forward Deployed Software Engineers at Palantir work directly with customers to design and implement data solutions that address their most complex technical challenges. This role suits engineers who want to learn full-stack problem-solving while collaborating with organizations across critical industries.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $195,200 – $292,800

You'll lead technical integration of autonomous software for unmanned aircraft used in defense operations, owning complex problems across flight control, payload integration, and field deployment. This role suits experienced engineers comfortable bridging software, hardware, and operational teams while mentoring others and driving customer-ready systems.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $163,200 – $244,800

You'll develop autonomy software for Shield AI's unmanned aircraft systems, building mission behaviors, multi-agent coordination, and flight control capabilities. This hands-on senior role balances software development from simulation through live flight tests with technical leadership and partnership across teams, supporting real-world defense operations worldwide.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $210,880 – $316,320

Shield AI seeks a senior technical leader to oversee the complete lifecycle of autonomy software for space missions, from architecture and development through on-orbit operations and updates. This role suits an experienced engineer ready to take ownership of mission-critical systems operating in contested environments.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $190,000 – $340,000

This role leads the Special Projects team within the CTO's office, a highly specialized group developing cutting-edge autonomous systems and foundational technologies across Shield AI's Hivemind software ecosystem. It suits exceptionally experienced software architects and technical leaders from fields like aerospace, robotics, or game development who thrive working across multiple product areas and can operate effectively in strategic, ambiguous environments.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $190,000 – $330,000

A senior technical expert role embedded in the Chief Technology Officer's office to drive strategic software development across Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy platform. This suits experienced engineers from aerospace, robotics, or cloud infrastructure who want to shape technology direction and mentor product teams.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $150,000 – $230,000

This full-stack software engineering role builds the ground control and command systems that let operators manage unmanned missions across multiple domains. It suits senior engineers who want to lead feature design, mentor others, and see their code directly power real-world defense operations.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $195,200 – $292,800

Shield AI seeks a Staff Software Engineer to develop autonomous pilot software for unmanned platforms across air, maritime, space, and other domains. This hands-on role combines real-world testing from simulation through live operations with technical leadership of feature teams and mentorship of mid-level engineers.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $233,760 – $350,640

Shield AI is hiring a staff-level engineer to lead autonomy software development across multiple unmanned platform programs—aircraft, maritime, space—writing code for mission behaviors, coordination, and control, then validating it through simulation to live flight testing. This role suits experienced engineers who want technical leadership on hard problems, mentoring responsibility, and the satisfaction of seeing their code operate in deployed systems.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $163,200 – $244,800

This role involves writing and owning autonomy software for unmanned platforms across air, maritime, space, and other domains, from simulation through live field testing. It suits engineers who want hands-on experience shipping real autonomy code to defense hardware and partnering closely across multiple technical teams.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $163,200 – $244,800

Shield AI seeks a senior engineer to develop autonomous control behaviors and multi-agent coordination systems for defense platforms operating across air, sea, and space domains. The role bridges control theory and practical software integration, requiring both advanced algorithmic work and real-world system deployment on active military systems.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $131,921 – $197,881

Shield AI is seeking a Software Engineer II to develop autonomy behaviors and control systems for unmanned platforms across air, sea, and space domains. The role suits someone who enjoys blending control theory with practical software integration to deliver real-world solutions for defense applications.

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Shield AI

Washington, DC · $195,200 – $292,800

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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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $157,000 – $235,800

Shield AI is looking for a software engineer to act as a power user of their Hivemind autonomy platform, identifying integration gaps and validating that the developer experience meets real-world needs for building autonomous systems. This role bridges engineering and customer applications, ensuring the platform supports mission-critical autonomous workflows.

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Shield AI

Full-time · Washington, DC · $160,000 – $240,000

This role integrates autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft platforms, handling the bridge between research and field deployment. You'll troubleshoot complex hardware-software interactions, prepare systems for flight, and solve real-world problems in both lab and operational environments.

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