Shield AI
Senior Staff Engineer, Systems Integration (R5415)
$212K–$318K
San Diego, California +1 · On-site · Senior Staff · Full-time · Posted Sep 4, 2026
- Location
- San Diego, California
Washington, D.C. - Experience
- Typically 5 years with a Bachelor’s degree, or 4 years with a Master’s degree, or 2 years with a PhD, or equivalent work experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or PhD, with the stated experience alternatives; or equivalent work experience.
About the job
Designs and integrates cross-platform software and distributed real-time systems, including simulation tools, third-party systems, and development workflows.
What you'll do
- Design, implement, and maintain C++ and Python software for complex systems.
- Develop APIs and messaging interfaces, integrate third-party software and hardware, and debug distributed systems.
- Maintain CI/CD workflows and apply automated testing and other agile software practices.
What they ask for
- Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++14/17/20) and ability to work in legacy C++98/03 codebases.
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix system development and debugging; experience with Python.
- Experience with system-level engineering and design patterns, collaborative CI/CD, and test automation.
- Active SECRET clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience integrating distributed simulation environments such as AFSIM or NGTS; familiarity with UCI, OMS, avionics interfaces, and simulation frameworks.
- Experience with networking and messaging, CMake, Conan, GitLab CI/CD, real-time systems, or hardware/software integration; ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
Pay
USD 212,000–318,000 per year base salary
Tools
C++14/17/20, C++98/03, Python, Linux/Unix, gRPC, REST, ZeroMQ, Docker
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