Senior C+ Software Engineer, Perception (R2302)

, TX, United States

Senior C++ Software Engineer, Perception (R2302)

Some previous autonomy experience will be needed however we're looking for someone who is 90% C++ and 10% autonomy

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience

Strong experience with C++11 in a production environment

Experience with python

Experience with common debugging and profiling tools (e.g

Experience working with and writing software for edge compute systems (ex: NVidia, Xaviers, Raspberry Pi)

Some experience with SLAM and semantic understanding algorithms

Familiarity with git, bash

Familiarity with cloud container orchestration systems (ex: Kubernetes)

Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, being a trustworthy teammate, and being kind to others

Strong desire to learn and grow on the job

Eligibility to obtain a clearance

Responsibilities As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring harmonious integration of perception components and workflows across simulation, hardware emulators and our autonomous platforms

You will also be responsible for design and development of analysis and test pipelines for rapid verification of perception capabilities

As an onsite team-member in Dallas, you will be working closely with Shield AI’s VBAT platform and the platform team to develop, integrate and test Perception algorithms

You will work closely with the rest of the Perception group in design and development of capabilities for VBAT and enable rapid integration and testing

Contribute to research, design, and implementation of state-of-the-art perception algorithms, taking ideas from conception to field deployment

Work with and deploy our stack to edge devices

Work with Platform team to understand pain points and constraints to enable principled design of capabilities

Work with our Hivemind Design team to design and build test and analysis infrastructure that supports local development and scales into the cloud

Work with various embedded compute units and soft and hard real-time operating systems

Ensure that all perception components and workflows across simulation, test-rigs and platforms work smoothly with each other

Work with robotics middleware such as ROS and PX4

Work on algorithms, including factor graph optimizations, sparse and dense tracking and 3D reconstruction

Work in collaboration with our DevOps teams to architect and maintain our cloud infrastructure, working with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes; assist with cross-platform builds and test orchestration, working with build tools (e.g. CMake, Bazel, etc.) and compiler tool chains (e.g. gcc, llvm, etc.)

$139,746.36 - $187,045.13 a year

Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)

Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Actual 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

Qualifications Some previous autonomy experience will be needed however we're looking for someone who is 90% C++ and 10% autonomy

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience

Strong experience with C++11 in a production environment

Experience with python

Experience with common debugging and profiling tools (e.g

gdb, valgrind, etc.)

Experience working with and writing software for edge compute systems (ex: NVidia, Xaviers, Raspberry Pi)

Some experience with SLAM and semantic understanding algorithms

Familiarity with git, bash

Familiarity with cloud container orchestration systems (ex: Kubernetes)

Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, being a trustworthy teammate, and being kind to others

Strong desire to learn and grow on the job

Eligibility to obtain a clearance

Responsibilities As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring harmonious integration of perception components and workflows across simulation, hardware emulators and our autonomous platforms

You will also be responsible for design and development of analysis and test pipelines for rapid verification of perception capabilities

As an onsite team-member in Dallas, you will be working closely with Shield AI’s VBAT platform and the platform team to develop, integrate and test Perception algorithms

You will work closely with the rest of the Perception group in design and development of capabilities for VBAT and enable rapid integration and testing

Contribute to research, design, and implementation of state-of-the-art perception algorithms, taking ideas from conception to field deployment

Work with and deploy our stack to edge devices

Work with Platform team to understand pain points and constraints to enable principled design of capabilities

Work with our Hivemind Design team to design and build test and analysis infrastructure that supports local development and scales into the cloud

Work with various embedded compute units and soft and hard real-time operating systems

Ensure that all perception components and workflows across simulation, test-rigs and platforms work smoothly with each other

Work with robotics middleware such as ROS and PX4

Work on algorithms, including factor graph optimizations, sparse and dense tracking and 3D reconstruction

Work in collaboration with our DevOps teams to architect and maintain our cloud infrastructure, working with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes; assist with cross-platform builds and test orchestration, working with build tools (e.g. CMake, Bazel, etc.) and compiler tool chains (e.g. gcc, llvm, etc.)

Benefits $139,746.36 - $187,045.13 a year

Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)

Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Actual 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

Introduction to Shield AI

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). The... company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies.

We are seeking a STRONG C++ Software Engineer who is eager to learn and grow within the autonomy space. Some previous autonomy experience will be needed however we're looking for someone who is 90% C++ and 10% autonomy.

Our Perception team at Shield AI focuses on research and development of state-of-the-art algorithms that leverage cutting edge sensors to enable estimation of the state of robots, and observation, understanding and representation of their operating environment for robust autonomous operation in dynamic, uncertain and diverse environments.

As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring harmonious integration of perception components and workflows across simulation, hardware emulators and our autonomous platforms. You will also be responsible for design and development of analysis and test pipelines for rapid verification of perception capabilities.

As an onsite team-member in Dallas, you will be working closely with Shield AI’s VBAT platform and the platform team to develop, integrate and test Perception algorithms. You will work closely with the rest of the Perception group in design and development of capabilities for VBAT and enable rapid integration and testing.

What you'll do:

• Contribute to research, design, and implementation of state-of-the-art perception algorithms, taking ideas from conception to field deployment

• Work with and deploy our stack to edge devices

• Work with Platform team to understand pain points and constraints to enable principled design of capabilities

• Work with our Hivemind Design team to design and build test and analysis infrastructure that supports local development and scales into the cloud

• Work with various embedded compute units and soft and hard real-time operating systems

• Ensure that all perception components and workflows across simulation, test-rigs and platforms work smoothly with each other.

• Work with robotics middleware such as ROS and PX4

• Work on algorithms, including factor graph optimizations, sparse and dense tracking and 3D reconstruction

• Work in collaboration with our DevOps teams to architect and maintain our cloud infrastructure, working with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes; assist with cross-platform builds and test orchestration, working with build tools (e.g. CMake, Bazel, etc.) and compiler tool chains (e.g. gcc, llvm, etc.)

Required qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.

• Strong experience with C++11 in a production environment

• Experience with python

• Experience with common debugging and profiling tools (e.g. gdb, valgrind, etc.)

• Experience in a collaborative development environment, focused on continuous integration/delivery & test-driven development

• Experience working with and writing software for edge compute systems (ex: NVidia, Xaviers, Raspberry Pi)

• Some experience with SLAM and semantic understanding algorithms

• Familiarity with git, bash

• Familiarity with cloud container orchestration systems (ex: Kubernetes)

• Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, being a trustworthy teammate, and being kind to others

• Strong desire to learn and grow on the job.

• Eligibility to obtain a clearance

$139,746.36 - $187,045.13 a year

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Total package details:

Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)

Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

• Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity

Actual 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 check.

If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now!

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 Company information

Shield AI is building the world's best AI Pilot.Shield AI is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2015 with the mission to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The company’s Hivemind autonomy stack is the first and only autonomous AI Pilot, deployed in combat since 2018. Hivemind enables intelligent teams of aircraft to perform missions ranging from room clearance, to penetrating air defense systems, and dogfighting F-16s. Backed by top-tier Silicon Valley VC funds, Shield AI has established itself as the leader in AI for aviation. Shield AI has been named to Forbes’ AI 50 and Best Startups lists, CB Insights Top 100 AI Companies, and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. The company has offices and facilities in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C. and Abu Dhabi.We're hiring! Visit https://shield.ai/careers-overview/ to learn more.

Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Computer Software, Information Technology & Services, Computer & Network Security, Defense & Space, Defense, Security, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Company Specialties:

Robotics, Autonomy, Defense, Perception, Artificial Intelligence, AI, Technology, Engineering, Hardware, Software, Drones, UAV, UAS, Machine Learning, and National Security

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