Shield AI · 1 day ago
Object Tracking Algorithm Developer (C++) (R3740)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $342K/yrShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Object Tracking Algorithm Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying multi-target tracking algorithms in C++ for military applications, contributing to advancements in AI pilot technology.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Research and develop world-class object tracking and data association algorithms
Write production-quality tracking software in C++ that will be deployed on military platforms, ensuring robustness, efficiency, and scalability
Develop and maintain comprehensive unit, integration, and system tests to validate your software
Enhance sensor models within a state-of-the-art simulation environment
Collaborate with other team members on product roadmap development, feature decomposition, and capacity planning within an agile development framework
Work in a fast-paced, collaborative, continuous development environment, enhancing analysis and benchmarking capabilities
Qualification
Required
Extreme proficiency in modern C++ and object-oriented design patterns
Professional experience deploying state estimation algorithms (KF, EKF, UKF)
Demonstrated track record developing innovative solutions to modern multi-target tracking problems
While familiarity with MATLAB for prototyping and algorithm development is useful, this role demands extensive experience and confidence in deploying production-level code exclusively in C++. Candidates whose primary experience is in MATLAB are unlikely to find this position a good fit
Experience with continuous integration (CI) pipelines and automated testing frameworks in C++
Preferred
Experience with the full lifecycle of developing, testing, and deploying airborne EO/IR tracking systems in military environments, including real-time performance optimization in resource-constrained settings
Experience developing error budgets for tracking accuracy
Experience developing and deploying multi-hypothesis tracking algorithms
Professional experience deploying C++ software for DoD acquisition programs
Experience validating and verifying tracking requirements for DoD customers
Familiarity with sensor line-of-sight reconstruction and error calibration
Familiarity with object detection algorithms in visual, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR bands
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-11
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