Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities (R5368)

Shield AI · San Mateo

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Company: Shield AI
Location: San Mateo
Employment type: Full-time
Posted: September 1, 2026

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BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field Proficient in production-level C++ software development 7+ years' experience in one or more of the following: software sub-system scheduling and integration, behavior planning, task and resource allocation, motion planning, optimization, or flight controls Experience with collaborative software development tools for version control, issue tracking, code reviews, and release management Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, set technical direction, and manage full project lifecycles from concept to deployment Capacity to learn and grow individually, while mentoring junior team members effectively, building team cohesion and capacity Desire to work in a…

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