Shield AI · 14 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Firmware
Dallas, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$126K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Senior Software Engineer will develop and maintain software architectures, generate software requirements, and coordinate software development for advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Develop high-quality C++ code tailored specifically for V-Bat aircraft, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety
Develop hardware drivers for controlling robotic vehicles in flight – including drivers for navigation systems, radar systems, and engine control
Implement cutting-edge software solutions for operating autonomous aircraft during GPS-denied flight and landing sequences
Attend flight test events in the field, performing integration activities and live debugging on aircraft in-flight
Design and implement systems for automated testing, including creating new CI/CD pipelines and creating tests for virtualized hardware and hardware-in-the-loop simulations
Prototype new hardware platforms to validate critical design concepts and assess technical limitations
Integrate a real-time operating system onto custom System-On-a-Module (SOM)
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree is required; or 2 years and a PhD
Bachelors in CS, CE, EE
Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes
Strong C/C++ background
Experience in bare-metal firmware development for embedded systems
Experience in a collaborative development environment, focused on continuous integration/delivery & unit testing to assure software quality
Familiarity with common version control (git) and build systems (CMake, or similar)
Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, being a trustworthy teammate, and being kind to others
Preferred
2+ years professional avionics software development experience
Experience working on cutting-edge autonomous robotic systems
Experience in Linux Kernel or RTOS development - device trees and bring up on new hardware
Experience working on safety-critical applications in a regulated industry (civil aviation, automotive, etc.)
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.
1001-5000 employees
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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
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