Staff Software Engineer, C++ Software Integration (R4018)

Shield AI
Washington
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 150,711 - 226,067 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Mentoring","Communication","Problem-solving"]

Seasoned C++ systems integration lead responsible for architecting high-performance cross-platform software, distributed systems, and simulation tools. You’ll guide technical direction, design messaging and API layers, and own CI/CD pipelines while mentoring engineers, delivering robust real-time systems, and evaluating new technologies to improve performance and developer efficiency.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
9 months ago

Staff Software Engineer, C++ Software Integration (R4018)

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Job Summary

Seasoned C++ systems integration lead responsible for architecting high-performance cross-platform software, distributed systems, and simulation tools. You’ll guide technical direction, design messaging and API layers, and own CI/CD pipelines while mentoring engineers, delivering robust real-time systems, and evaluating new technologies to improve performance and developer efficiency.
Location: Washington
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Architect and implement high-performance C++ and Python systems across cross-platform environments
  • •Lead the design and integration of distributed systems, simulation tools, and third-party hardware/software
  • •Define and enforce technical direction, design patterns, and integration practices across projects
  • •Guide teams in building robust messaging and API layers (e.g., gRPC, REST, ZeroMQ) that bridge critical system components
  • •Own the evolution and support of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Docker, Conan, and CMake

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 150,711 - 226,067 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Annual BonusBenefitsEquity

Key Requirements

  • •7+ years of related experience
  • •Bachelor’s degree; or 5 years and a Master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience
  • •Advanced experience designing and maintaining large C++ systems, with fluency in C++14/17/20
  • •Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments, including system-level development and debugging tools
  • •Strong systems integration background with practical experience in distributed systems, real-time processing, and hardware/software interfaces
  • •Significant experience with CI/CD systems, containerization (Docker), and build tooling (CMake, Conan)
  • •Proficiency in Python and familiarity with other scripting and automation tools
  • •Active SECRET clearance
Experience:7+ yearsDefenseRoboticsSimulationAutonomy
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipMentoringCommunicationProblem-solving
Tech Stack:C++PythonLinuxDockerCMakeConanGitLab CIGRPCRESTZeroMQ

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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