Shield AI
Perception Software Engineer (R5911)
About this role
Shield AI seeks a Staff Engineer to develop perception software for autonomous systems across air, maritime, and ground platforms. You'll transform detection, tracking, and mapping algorithms into production-quality C++ libraries integrated into the Hivemind SDK, working across the full perception stack.
What you'll do
- Design and develop production C++ perception libraries for object detection, tracking, and mapping
- Integrate algorithms and research prototypes into the Hivemind SDK with verification and testing
- Architect sensor fusion and multi-modal perception capabilities across air, maritime, and ground domains
- Optimize perception performance for autonomous systems operating in real-world conditions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver configurable, reusable perception modules
- Lead technical design and code review for perception components
What they're looking for
- C++ software engineering and production system design
- Computer vision and image processing
- Object detection and tracking algorithms
- Sensor fusion and multi-sensor integration
- Autonomous systems and robotics
- Software architecture and optimization
- Testing and verification methodologies
- Cross-platform development
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Shield AI
Shield AI develops autonomous defense aircraft platforms, including systems like the V-BAT, requiring sophisticated hardware integration and testing. The company is hiring mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and supplier development specialists to design aircraft systems, develop test solutions, and manage aerospace supply chains.
View all jobs at Shield AILikely interview questions
- Describe your experience bringing computer vision or perception research from prototype to production—what were the biggest challenges?
- How have you approached multi-sensor fusion in past projects, and what trade-offs did you consider?