Software Engineer (C++/Networking) (R3792)
About The Position
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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 . Shield AI is seeking a Staff Engineer to help lead the design and development of advanced networking capabilities that support our autonomous systems. As part of the Hivemind Foundations team , you’ll focus on building high-performance, reliable networking software spanning transport through application layers. Your work will enable resilient communications for autonomous aircraft and ground systems operating in dynamic and contested environments. This role sits at the intersection of networking, distributed systems, and autonomy infrastructure, and is critical to our ability to deploy robust autonomous systems in real-world operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 7 years with a Master’s; or 5 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in C++11 or newerin a production environment.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals across IP, TCP/UDP, routing, QoS, and hands-on experience with network debugging and analysis tools (e.g., netem, ifconfig, Wireshark, etc).
- Experience developing and debugging distributed or networked systems.
- Proven track record of leading and delivering complex technical projects with minimal oversight.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with C++17 or newer standards.
- Knowledge of CMake and Conan build systems.
- Background in distributed systems, simulation, or autonomous robotics environments.
- Experience with network emulation or simulation tools (e.g., ns-3, EMANE, CORE, Mininet).
- Familiarity with RF communication systems or wireless networking concepts.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the EdgeOS Communications stack used in deployed systems.
- Own the architecture, implementation, and integration of high-performance C++ networking components.
- Develop and optimize transport- and application-layer networking features for reliable, low-latency communication.
- Collaborate closely with autonomy, systems, and simulation teams
- Support development of network simulation capabilities used for testing and validation in simulated environments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
