Senior Software Engineer

Shieldai in United States

Introduction to Shield AI
Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Shield AI is a fast growing, venture-backed defense-technology company built around a team of proven executives, distinguished warfighters, and world-class AI engineers. Since 2018, Shield AI’s products and people have supported operations around the world with the US Department of Defense and our allies.


Do you want your game developer skills to have a significant impact in the real world? Your skills in programming virtual environments can be used to train and test robots that help emergency and combat service members protect lives in the field. Join other game, AI and robotics veterans to create photo realistic environments and simulations for autonomous AI systems that were until now, just science fiction.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will develop and deploy scalable simulation and analytics of autonomous robots.  You will work alongside a team of passionate and driven engineers, designers and artists working on the our simulation tool called Morpheus which uses high performance game engines like Unreal. Your contributions will provide the backbone to the future of AI for a safer and more secure world!


Total compensation: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)
Actual 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. Information on the benefits offered is here. All offers are contingent on a cleared background check.

Location guidelines-
Onsite = 5 days/week
Hybrid = Several days in the office
Remote = Remote but able to come to the office as requested for business needs

If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now!

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.
To conform to U.S. Government regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
    • As a Senior Software Engineer, you will develop and deploy scalable simulation and analytics of autonomous robots.  You will work alongside a team of passionate and driven engineers, designers and artists working on the our simulation tool called Morpheus which uses high performance game engines like Unreal. Your contributions will provide the backbone to the future of AI for a safer and more secure world!
    • Develop realistic 3D simulated environments
    • Develop simulated robots and their sensors
    • Enable autonomy team to use simulation to develop AI
    • Help artists to make small and large worlds for simulation
    • Work on multiplayer systems for simulating robot swarms
    • BS/MS in Computer Science, similar degree, or equivalent practical experience
    • 3+ years of professional experience in C++
    • Fast, efficient, effective problem-solving approach
    • Strong ability to debug, optimize, refactor, and write tests
    • Exceptional collaborator and communicator
    • Experience with game engines like Unreal
    • Familiarity with 3D graphics and techniques
    • Experience with GPU programming
    • Experience working with Linux environments
    • Experience developing real-time multiplayer games
    • Experience with robotic and/or autonomous systems
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