Software Development Engineer - New Graduate
@ Shield AISoftware Development Engineer - New Graduate
About the job
Shield AI is a defense-tech company developing intelligent systems for military and civilian operations globally. The role involves designing, testing, and integrating software for UAVs, working closely with engineers, and participating in code reviews and documentation.
Requirements
- Proficiency in C++ and/or Python
- Experience with data structures and algorithms
- Ability to own tasks with limited guidance
- In-person full-time work capability
- Pursuing relevant degree, graduating 2026-2027
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing relevant degree
- Strong programming fundamentals
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work independently
Full job description
We are seeking Autonomous Software Engineers for full-time roles starting in 2027! This is a paid, in-person, full-time position for students graduating during the 2026-2027 academic year. We are now reviewing applications for positions starting after graduation in 2027.
What you'll do
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 areas such as 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 command-and-control (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.
Required 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on project experience (competition team, research lab, capstone, or personal projects) involving robotics, controls, planning, computer vision, or machine learning.
Prior internship or co-op experience writing software.
Familiarity with simulation tools, ROS/ROS2, or hardware-in-the-loop/software-in-the-loop testing.
Experience with sensor data (cameras, EO/IR, IMU, GPS, radar) or multimodal AI/ML data (vision-language or vision-language-action models).
Experience writing unit/integration tests and debugging using logs or telemetry.
Comfortable working in a Linux environment and using version control (e.g., Git).
Exposure to embedded systems, real-time software, or safety-critical software practices.
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