6 days ago

Senior Staff Engineer (C++)

Melbourne
About Shield AI     
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company dedicated to protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Founded in 2015, our flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, enables aircraft and drones to perform complex missions in contested environments with high reliability. Our Australia-based team plays a key role in advancing Shield AI’s mission, collaborating with partners and defense forces to develop cutting-edge autonomous capabilities. With global operations supporting U.S. and allied forces, Shield AI is committed to innovation in defense technology.

For more information, visit www.shield.ai. and follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram.

This position is perfect for an individual who loves technology, solving complex challenges, wants to develop software for multiple projects, and write code with a motivated, diverse team. Shield AI is pushing the envelope by applying advanced AI solutions to real hardware systems. An ideal candidate should aspire to be a part of this industry-changing team developing and deploying advanced technology that can truly make an impact.

Shield AI is looking to continue to push the envelope by teaming traditional autonomous systems algorithms and deep reinforcement learning-based solutions to create an unmatched capability and speed to deployment technology base.
This position is perfect for an individual who loves technology, solving complex challenges, wants to develop software for multiple projects, and write code with a motivated, diverse team. Shield AI is pushing the envelope by applying advanced AI solutions to real hardware systems. An ideal candidate should aspire to be a part of this industry-changing team developing and deploying advanced technology that can truly make an impact.

Shield AI is looking to continue to push the envelope by teaming traditional autonomous systems algorithms and deep reinforcement learning-based solutions to create an unmatched capability and speed to deployment technology base.

What You'll Do:

  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
  • Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience
  • Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 9 years and a Master’s degree; or 7 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
  • Ability to develop, benchmark, debug, and deploy software-based algorithms
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills by applying a scientific approach
  • 7+ years of industry experience
  • 2+ years of people leadership experience
  • Experience working projects with 10+ contributors
  • Offers Fast, efficient, effective problem solving approaches
  • Exceptional collaborator and communicator
  • Comfortability within Unix environments
  • Hard-working, trustworthy teammate
  • Exhibits holding themselves and others to high standards\
  • Being kind to others
  • Experience in a collaborative development environment, focused on continuous
  • integration/delivery & test-driven development
  • Strong knowledge of modern software engineering best practices
  • Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, being a trustworthy
  • teammate, and being kind to others
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Preferred Qualifications:

  • MS or greater in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience
  • Understanding of robotics technologies related to autonomous behavior development e.g. task allocation or planning.
  • Understanding/Experience with unmanned system technologies and accompanying algorithms (specifically air domain)
  • Total package details for Australia based positions:
    - Regular employee positions: Salary + Equity
    - Temporary employee positions: Hourly pay
    - Interns/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

    Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.

    Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 
    About Shield AI     
    Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company dedicated to protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Founded in 2015, our flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, enables aircraft and drones to perform complex missions in contested environments with high reliability. Our Australia-based team plays a key role in advancing Shield AI’s mission, collaborating with partners and defense forces to develop cutting-edge autonomous capabilities. With global operations supporting U.S. and allied forces, Shield AI is committed to innovation in defense technology.

    For more information, visit www.shield.ai. and follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram.

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