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Autonomous Software Engineer at SHIELD - ApplyBlast

Autonomous Software Engineer

SHIELD

14 days ago

4.3 on Glassdoor

San Diego, California, United States

Onsite

Full Time

Junior

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About this role

Shield AI is seeking Autonomous Software Engineers for full-time roles starting in 2027, designed for students graduating during the 2026-2027 academic year. This paid, in-person position involves designing, implementing, and testing C++ and Python features for advanced UAV autonomy software. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to validate software behavior, integrate platform interfaces, and support real-time flight control systems.

Responsibilities

Design and implement C++ and Python features for autonomous systems
Write embedded firmware for real-time UAV flight control software
Develop and evaluate autonomy software for mission planning and perception

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related fieldMaster's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related fieldPhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

About SHIELD

shield.ai

Headquarters

San Diego, California, United States

Company Size

501-1000 employees

Founded

2015

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Shield AI is an AI-powered autonomy company building unmanned aerial systems and software to enable autonomous, safe operations in complex environments. It delivers AI-based perception, navigation, and control for drones, enabling missions with minimal human input. Serving defense, government, and enterprise customers, Shield AI combines hardware and software to scale autonomous flight and decision-making capabilities. Guided by the motto "Autonomy for the world," the company aims to deploy robust autonomous solutions globally.