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Autonomy & Perception Software Engineer (R5911)

Shield AI· Hivemind Enterprise Division – Engineering
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Hybrid (San Diego, CA / San Mateo, CA / Washington, DC / Orlando, FL)$165k - $300kFull Time EmployeePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Shield AI is seeking an experienced Autonomy & Perception Software Engineer to develop perception algorithms and production software for autonomous aircraft and vehicles, taking capabilities from idea to deployment in the Hivemind product.

Responsibilities

  • Develop perception algorithms and production software in modern C++.
  • Own features from design and implementation through integration, testing, and delivery.
  • Investigate system behavior using sensor data, simulation, logs, and focused experiments.
  • Collaborate across teams to turn research and customer-driven work into reusable product capabilities.
  • Contribute to technical direction, review designs and code, and mentor other engineers.

Qualifications

  • Experience delivering production C++ software for perception, robotics, autonomy, or a related technical field.
  • Strong technical depth in at least one relevant area: detection, tracking, computer vision, image processing, estimation (e.g. Kalman Filtering), or sensor fusion.
  • Ability to debug complex systems and build software that others can understand, test, and maintain.
  • Comfort using Python or similar tools for experimentation and data analysis.
  • Sound technical judgment and a collaborative approach to solving problems.

Skills

Required:C++ (production software)Perception/vision fundamentalsPython

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
  • Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including skill set, experience, licenses and certifications, and location
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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