Senior Staff Engineer, Systems Integration (R5415)

Shield AI
San Diego, Washington
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 183,600 - 275,400 annuallyFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Debugging","Cross-team collaboration","Adaptability","Problem-solving"]

Design, implement, and maintain cross-platform C++ and Python software for complex systems integration. Build and evolve system architecture for performance and maintainability, and create APIs and messaging interfaces (gRPC, REST, ZeroMQ). Integrate third-party hardware/software and debug distributed real-time and simulation systems while improving CI/CD pipelines with tools like GitLab CI, Docker, CMake, and Conan.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
2 days ago

Senior Staff Engineer, Systems Integration (R5415)

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Job Summary

Design, implement, and maintain cross-platform C++ and Python software for complex systems integration. Build and evolve system architecture for performance and maintainability, and create APIs and messaging interfaces (gRPC, REST, ZeroMQ). Integrate third-party hardware/software and debug distributed real-time and simulation systems while improving CI/CD pipelines with tools like GitLab CI, Docker, CMake, and Conan.
Location: San Diego, Washington
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, implement, and maintain C++ and Python software for complex cross-platform systems.
  • •Contribute to system architecture focused on performance, maintainability, and integration.
  • •Develop and support APIs and messaging interfaces (gRPC, REST, ZeroMQ).
  • •Integrate third-party software and hardware systems and debug distributed systems with attention to threading, timing, and data flow.
  • •Improve and maintain CI/CD workflows using tools like GitLab CI, Docker, CMake, and Conan while applying agile and test-driven development practices.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 183,600 - 275,400 annually
Perks:Annual BonusEquity

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree (or 4 years with a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD, or equivalent work experience).
  • •Strong modern C++ proficiency (C++14/17/20) and ability to work in legacy codebases (C++98/03).
  • •Experience in Linux/Unix environments with system-level development and debugging tools.
  • •Experience with CI/CD and test automation, including hands-on work with CMake, Conan, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
  • •Active SECRET clearance; ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
Experience:5+ yearsSystems integrationDistributed systemsSimulationReal-time systems
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:DebuggingCross-team collaborationAdaptabilityProblem-solving
Tech Stack:C++PythonGRPCRESTZeroMQLinuxUnixAPIMessaging interfacesDockerCMakeConanGitLab CICI/CDAFSIMNGTSUCIOMS

Eligibility

Security Clearance:SECRETTS/SCI

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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