Shield AI
[ASHBY] - Software Engineering Job Template- ERIN TEST
$145K–$195K
Arlington, VA, US · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 21, 2026
- Experience
- At least 5 years with a Bachelor’s degree, or at least 3 years with a Master’s degree.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Designs, deploys, and improves C++ autonomy software that enables coordinated behaviors across multiple autonomous platforms.
What you'll do
- Design and implement multi-agent autonomy algorithms and coordination behaviors in C++.
- Deploy autonomy software to hardware and troubleshoot and optimize it during field testing.
- Collaborate with hardware integration, robotics, and testing teams to integrate platforms and improve software.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree in one of those fields and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
- Strong proficiency in C++ for autonomy or robotics applications.
- Demonstrated experience designing, fielding, and deploying software on autonomous or robotic platforms.
- Knowledge of multi-agent systems, distributed behaviors, or swarm robotics; experience troubleshooting and optimizing deployed software.
Nice to have
- Background in autonomous systems, controls, or path planning.
- Experience with RTOS and sensor/hardware integration, or familiarity with simulation tools for autonomous algorithms.
Pay
$145K – $195K (base salary)
Tools
C++, RTOS
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