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Shield AI · 5 months ago

Staff Engineer, Embedded Operating Systems (R3351)

positionDallas Metro Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$160K/yr - $240K/yr
date7+ years exp

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Embedded OS Engineer will design, develop, and optimize operating system components for unmanned aerial systems, ensuring efficient and reliable software infrastructure for autonomous operations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain the Linux or real-time operating system components for UAVs, focusing on performance, reliability, and security
Optimize the OS for concurrent processing and efficient resource management
Collaborate with hardware engineers, software developers, and autonomy engineers to ensure seamless integration of OS components with other subsystems
Develop and maintain drivers and middleware for various hardware components and sensors, especially camera and timing systems
Conduct rigorous testing and debugging to ensure the stability and robustness of the OS
Stay updated with the latest advancements in OS technologies and apply best practices to our systems
Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes

Qualification

OS developmentReal-time systemsC/C++ programmingDriversMiddlewareCybersecurity principlesLinux customizationRTOS customizationNvidia Jetson OSOwnership of processesHigh standardsKindnessCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related field); or 6 years and a Master's degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience
Proven experience in OS development, particularly in real-time and embedded systems
Strong understanding of RTOS concepts, concurrent programming, and resource management
Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, or similar
Experience with developing drivers and middleware for hardware components
Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and practices in embedded systems, including secure boot and data-at-rest encryption
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes
Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment
You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others

Preferred

Experience customizing, deploying, and maintaining Linux distributions created with Yocto on various hardware platforms
Experience customizing, deploying, and maintaining RTOS's such as VxWorks, RTLinux, or Green Hills
Experience with Nvidia Jetson series OS customization and maintenance
Experience implementing Cyber Security procedures and policies

Benefits

Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Company

Shield AI

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Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
dateFounded in 2015
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.shield.ai

H1B Sponsorship

Shield AI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (3)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.31B
Key Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M

Leadership Team

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Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
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Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
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A look at military tech startup Shield AI, recently valued at $5.6B, and its new CEO Gary Steele, who aims to grow annual revenue from $300M to $1B by 2028 (Jessica Mathews/Fortune)
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