Shield AI
Staff Software Engineer, GCS - Full Stack (R5192)
United States · Staff · Full-time · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Experience
- Typically at least 7 years with a Bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a Master’s degree, or 4 years with a PhD; equivalent work experience.
- Education
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Build and lead full-stack, web-based ground control and command-and-control software for planning, operating, and debriefing unmanned missions.
What you'll do
- Architect and deliver GCS/C2 features, including mission-planning interfaces, real-time controls, telemetry visualization, and debrief tools.
- Lead technical direction, API and interface design, cross-team integration, mentoring, and hiring.
- Prepare and validate mission-ready deployments; support field tests and operations, typically involving 10–20% travel.
What they ask for
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- Modern frontend and full-stack/backend development experience; distributed and networked systems experience.
- Experience owning a major software capability from architecture through field delivery, mentoring engineers, and authoring or negotiating interface contracts.
- Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance; experience using AI-assisted development tools.
Nice to have
- GIS, web mapping, and spatial data visualization; video streaming or post-mission debrief systems.
- Containerization/orchestration, C2 or platform-control standards, or work with operators and military stakeholders.
Tools
React, TypeScript, Node.js, Go, C/C++, Python, PostgreSQL, PostGIS
AI focus
Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software design, implementation, debugging, testing, and code review while retaining engineering judgment and responsibility for final technical decisions.
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