Staff Engineer, Software Autonomy Applications (R4962)

Shield AI; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI invites a Software Applications Engineer to deliver technical leadership during the implementation of Hivemind enterprise software for diverse platforms. You will work closely with customers to capture requirements and translate them into robust AI and autonomy solutions that integrate seamlessly with their systems.

You will become an expert on the Hivemind SDK, deploy AI infrastructure at client sites, provide hands-on training, and assist with integration and debugging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of industry experience.
• 3+ years in integration/applications engineering.
• 3+ years in startup environment.
• Strong software engineering background with C++ expertise.
• Proficient Python coding and strong problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert user of the Hivemind Enterprise Autonomy Software Development Kit.
• Develop AI & Autonomy applications using Hivemind for unmanned platforms across air/sea/land/space.
• Deploy Hivemind AI infrastructure at customer sites.
• Provide technical training to customers for their autonomy development efforts.
• Assist customers in integrating Hivemind autonomy to their vehicles/platforms.
• Help customers debug software/API integration issues.
• Collaborate with the product and engineering teams to address customer feedback and improve products.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and training materials. Assist the sales team in answering complex technical queries from customers.
• Travel to and stay at customer sites as required (~30% travel).

Skills

C++

Python

Software engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BATaircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

The Software Applications Engineer will provide technical expertise and support to customers during the implementation and use of Shield AI enterprise software products. This role involves working closely with customers to understand their requirements and ensuring successful product integration for AI & Autonomy development.

What you'll do:

• Become an expert user of the Hivemind Enterprise Autonomy Software Development Kit.
• Develop AI & Autonomy applications using Hivemind for unmanned platforms across air/sea/land/space.
• Deploy Hivemind AI infrastructure at customer sites.
• Provide technical training to customers for their autonomy development efforts.
• Assist customers in integrating Hivemind autonomy to their vehicles/platforms.
• Help customers debug software/API integration issues.
• Collaborate with the product and engineering teams to address customer feedback and improve products.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and training materials Assist the sales team in answering complex technical queries from customers.
• Travel to and stay at customer sites as required (~30% travel).

Examples of projects you might work on:

• Autonomous teaming drones.
• Teaming between helicopters and drones.
• Autonomy on Robodogs.
• AI on Fighter Jets... and more that we aren't allowed to publicly share!

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience of industry experience
• 3+ years of experience in an integration/applications engineering role
• 3+ years of experience working in a startup environment.
• Strong technical background in software engineering.
• Strong proficiency in writing modern C++ code.
• Intermediate proficiency in writing Python code.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in the defense aviation or robotics industry.
• Experience building and running a small enterprise software applications/solutions engineering team.

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