Embedded Software EngineerAs an Embedded Software Engineer at Shield AI, you will develop, deploy, and optimize embedded software for advanced autonomous systems operating in real-world environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions that push the boundaries of intelligent systems for defense and security applications.
What You'll Do- Design, implement, test, and optimize embedded software for real-time autonomous systems on resource-constrained hardware platforms
- Build reliable, maintainable, and high-performance code, primarily in C/C++
- Develop comprehensive tests and evaluate performance in simulation and on hardware
- Diagnose and debug complex embedded software issues, including concurrency and integration problems
- Work closely with hardware, autonomy, and robotics teams to ensure seamless end-to-end system integration
- Contribute to system and software architecture design, technical documentation, and code reviews
- Take new features from ideation through verification, refinement, and deployment into active field operations
- Stay current with the latest advancements in embedded systems, autonomy, and robotics
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Strong professional experience developing and debugging embedded software in C/C++
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or embedded Linux
- Familiarity with embedded software for robotics, autonomous systems, or safety-critical applications
- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing, debugging, version control, and maintainable design
- Experience developing and debugging software on Linux
- Ability to communicate technical decisions and collaborate effectively across disciplines
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with microcontrollers, SoCs, FPGA-based systems or sensor integration
- Experience in safety-critical or fielded embedded software for autonomy, robotics, or aerospace platforms
- Understanding of connectivity protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet)
- Experience in system-level validation: software- or hardware-in-the-loop simulation or direct field testing
- Contributions to open-source embedded projects or relevant applied research
Benefits- Competitive pay + Bonus + Equity
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Generous paid time off and parental leave
- Learning and development resources
- Flexible work environment
Salary compensation is influenced by a broad range of factors, including skill set, experience, certifications, and work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and potential reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits; please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
