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Software Development Engineer - New Graduate

Shield AI· Campus Recruiting – Software
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Hybrid (San Diego, CA), Hybrid (Washington, DC), Hybrid (Boston, MA)$77.2k - $211.2kFull Time EmployeePosted 2w ago

About the role

Autonomous Software Engineer role for new graduates (2027 start) at Shield AI, an in-person, full-time campus recruitment position focusing on C++/Python development, embedded firmware, autonomy software, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, test, and ship C++ and/or Python features, tools, and tests alongside experienced engineers.
  • Write embedded firmware in C/C++ for real-time software that controls our advanced UAV while in flight.
  • Develop tests, reporters, and tooling in Python to validate software behavior and performance.
  • Develop and evaluate autonomy software across mission behavior, planning, multi-agent coordination, decision-making, platform integration, or perception (object detection, tracking, sensor fusion, localization, situational awareness, or AI/ML-enabled workflows).
  • Build unit and integration tests, run and analyze simulation or bench results, and investigate failures using logs, telemetry, traces, and debugging tools.
  • Support software integration across autonomy capabilities, platform/vehicle interfaces, sensors, perception products, mission compute, and operator or C2 systems, including simulation, software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, and bench testing.
  • Work with real and simulated data from cameras, EO/IR sensors, IMUs, GPS, radars, or other mission payloads.
  • Work cross-functionally with electrical and mechanical engineers to help determine and validate software requirements.
  • Write documentation for setup steps, interface assumptions, configuration, test procedures, and findings to make workflows repeatable.
  • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and test debriefs, and take on more ownership of features and fixes over time.

Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.
  • Proficiency in C++ and/or Python.
  • Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software fundamentals.
  • Ability to own well-scoped tasks with limited guidance and communicate progress clearly.
  • Must be able to work in-person full-time.

Skills

Required:C++PythonData structures and algorithms

Benefits

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

About Shield AI

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

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