Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities (R5339)
Shieldai · San Mateo, California
Posted 15 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Shieldai's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Shieldai's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Shieldai
- low 0 stale, 23 reposted of 462 open
- Hiring momentum
- 615 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Shieldai's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Shieldai.
About this role
The Senior Software Engineer on the Autonomy Capabilities Team at Shield AI will focus on developing functionality for automating teams of platforms to achieve mission objectives. This role involves solving complex problems related to control systems, motion planning, and multi-agent coordination, while integrating solutions into real-world platforms. The engineer will work on both theoretical and practical aspects of software integration, emphasizing advanced methodologies and optimization techniques.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Shieldai as an employer.
What you need
- Experience in developing control systems and motion planning algorithms
- Strong understanding of aircraft kinematics and dynamics
- Proficiency in software integration, including structures, protocols, and threading
- Ability to solve complex problems across diverse programs and integration contexts
What you get
- Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
- Temporary benefits package after 60 days of employment
Worth weighing
- No specific salary range provided
- Role involves balancing theory with practical implementation
- Background check and reference check required for employment
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Listed by Shieldai on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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