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Staff Engineer, AI Factory (R5276)

Shield AI· Hivemind Solutions Division – Integration & Test
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Washington, D.C.$150k - $220kFull Time EmployeePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Software Engineer on the HMS Factory Team developing automated testing frameworks, log analysis tools, and scenario-generation scripts built on the Hivemind Platform (HMP) SDK to verify AI Pilot behaviors across Shield AI’s autonomy portfolio, bridging GovCloud and commercial ecosystems and enabling large-scale testing.

Responsibilities

  • Write, optimize, and maintain advanced Python-based data analysis pipelines and custom analyzers to parse simulation runs, extract log data, and calculate mission performance metrics.
  • Develop, debug, and maintain custom C++ or Python adapters and automated test orchestration wrappers around core HM Forge to satisfy program-specific validation requirements.
  • Implement programmatic scenario-generation pipelines and write domain-randomization scripts to test autonomy behaviors under varied environmental conditions.
  • Analyze simulation log files, rosbags, and network captures to isolate, reproduce, and debug autonomy software defects or simulator failures.
  • Leverage generative AI and agentic AI tooling to accelerate development and maintenance of analysis suites used to characterize performance and validate HMS solutions.
  • Build reusable agentic workflows that automate generation and evolution of analysis suites and development of new analyzers for HMS performance characterization.
  • Build, test, and write Terraform or Kubernetes configuration files to prototype and deploy distributed orchestration templates on top of the Forge Server.
  • Write developer guides, API documentation, and workspace templates to help program engineers implement automated simulation tests.
  • Design and evolve telemetry ingestion, analysis, and reporting frameworks for consistent performance evaluation across HMS programs.

Qualifications

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong software development background in Python for data analysis, scripting, and automation tooling (NumPy, Pandas).
  • Hands-on experience with automated test orchestration, CI/CD, simulation environments, and container-based architectures (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Solid software engineering fundamentals including version control (Git), automated testing, and debugging in Linux.
  • Familiarity with distributed compute frameworks or container orchestration tools (highly preferred).
  • Strong technical problem-solving skills for troubleshooting complex, asynchronous software systems.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. SECRET security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Skills

Required:PythonCI/CDDocker/KubernetesLinuxGitDomain Randomization
Nice to have:C++

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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