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Summer 2027 - Software Engineer Intern

Shield AI· Campus Recruiting – Software
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Hybrid (San Diego, CA), Hybrid (Washington, DC), Hybrid (Dallas, TX), Hybrid (Seattle, WA)$37/hr - $97/hrInternPosted 1mo ago

About the role

Shield AI's Software Development Engineer Intern program spans engineers who design, build, and test the code that powers autonomous systems, spanning user-facing applications, embedded flight software, machine learning models, and the underlying systems platforms. Over 10–12 weeks, interns work alongside full-time engineers to analyze requirements, write and debug production-quality code, and ship a real feature or capability using Agile practices.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze requirements, write and debug production-quality code, and ship a real feature or capability using our standard Agile development practices.
  • Example projects across: Applications (web/mobile/desktop features for mission-planning or fleet-management), Firmware/Embedded (embedded C/C++ for flight controllers or sensor modules with bring-up and hardware-in-the-loop testing), Machine Learning (train/evaluate/integrate perception or decision-making models into an autonomy pipeline), Systems Development (extend platform tools, APIs, or data pipelines supporting autonomy software, simulation, or cloud infrastructure).

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., C, C++, Python, Java, or JavaScript)
  • Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
  • Experience writing, testing, and debugging code, whether through coursework, personal projects, or prior internships
  • Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down ambiguous requirements into working code
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Skills

Required:ProgrammingData structures and algorithmsVersion controlCommunication

Benefits

  • Stipend to subsidize relocation costs (may be eligible)
  • Mentorship from Shield AI Engineers
  • Paid company holidays
  • Opportunities to attend presentations from company leaders and participate in networking events
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Shield AI

Autonomy for the world.

Our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.

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