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Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities (R5339)

Shield AI · San Mateo, California

CHECKED 7H AGO

Defenseonsitesenior$196k–$294k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Automate single- and multi-agent platform teams in pursuit of mission objectives.
  • Work across control laws, motion planning and tactical multi-agent coordination.
  • Deliver autonomy capabilities for air, sea and space with real-world impact.

Ideal candidate

Problem-solver who thrives across diverse programs, blending control theory with practical implementation to deliver autonomy that works in real operational contexts.

Lab profile

About Shield AI

Venture-backed defense-tech company building intelligent autonomy systems to protect service members and civilians.

What they build

  • Hivemind autonomy software
  • V-BAT aircraft
  • X-BAT aircraft

Known for

  • AI autonomy
  • Unmanned aircraft engineering
  • Aerodynamics and aerostructures
  • Simulation and synthetic reality

Key facts

  • Venture-backed
  • Offices across U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific
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