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Senior Engineer, Software Quality

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Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.

Join Shield AI’s EdgeOS team as a Software Quality Engineer and become part of a talented group shaping the future of robotics and autonomy. The EdgeOS team is a core component of the Hivemind team, responsible for developing Shield AI’s critical robotics ecosystem. This platform integrates with various teams to enable cutting-edge autonomy solutions.

What You'll Do:

Develop and assist with the design of automation framework and tests to scalably and reliably validate EdgeOS quality.
Address quality needs focused on API coverage, SW integration and Hardware-in-Loop integration.
Address common software code quality issues across EdgeOS as well as software built by peer Hivemind teams.
Assist with creation of frameworks and tooling available for customers so they can leverage and rapidly retest with their own add-on software.
Interface with peer integration and test teams to implement complementary tools, tests, share and best-practices.
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in CS, Comp Eng, Robotics, or a related field; or 2 years and a master’s degree; or 1 year with a PhD.
Proficiency in software quality best practices, automation, programming in C++, Python.
Experience with embedded systems.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.
Strong communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively across various teams and presenting to customers or technical leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with C++14, C++17, JSON, DSL.
Experience with ROS.
Proficiency with simulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with networking, operating-systems, and radio communications.

$117,732 - $176,598 a year

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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What You Should Know About Senior Engineer, Software Quality, Shield AI

At Shield AI, we're on a mission to protect service members and civilians with our innovative, intelligent autonomous systems. We've been making waves in the defense technology sector since 2015, and we're looking for a talented Senior Engineer, Software Quality to join us in our San Diego Metro Area office. As part of our EdgeOS team, you'll be in the thick of developing and refining our critical robotics ecosystem that powers various teams' autonomy solutions. Your role will revolve around creating robust automation frameworks and tests that ensure the reliable validation of EdgeOS's quality. You'll get to address crucial quality needs focusing on API coverage, software integration, and Hardware-in-Loop integrations. Collaborating with peer teams, you'll help tackle common software code quality issues and develop tools for our customers to quickly test their add-ons. We’re looking for someone with strong problem-solving skills and a solid track record in delivering quality software. If you're proficient in C++, Python, and have experience with embedded systems, you're already ahead in the game. Join us and help shape the future of robotics and autonomy while enjoying a competitive salary range of $117,732 to $176,598, plus bonuses, benefits, and equity options. Let's innovate together!

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What are the primary responsibilities of the Senior Engineer, Software Quality at Shield AI?

As a Senior Engineer, Software Quality at Shield AI, your main responsibilities will include developing automation frameworks, validating EdgeOS quality, addressing software code issues, and interfacing with teams to share best practices. Your work will enhance the software integration and quality of our robotics ecosystem.