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Senior Staff Engineer, Software (C++/Networking) (R4337)

San DiegoOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Senior Staff Engineer leading design and development of high-performance C++ networking components for edge and autonomous systems, spanning transport to application layers, in a distributed networking environment.

About this role

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 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.

Job Description:

Shield AI is seeking a Senior 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.

What you'll do:

  • Lead the development of the EdgeOS Communication 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.

    • Required qualifications:

  • 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 and a Master’s degree; or 5 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
  • Proficient with C++ 11 or newer in 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.

    • Preferred qualifications:

  • 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.

    • Skills

    Autonomy Infrastructure IntegrationC++ (C++11+; C++17 Preferred)CMakeConanDistributed SystemsEdgeOS/Edge NetworkingLow-latency NetworkingNetwork Debugging/analysis Tools (Wireshark, Netem, Ifconfig)Network Emulation/simulation Tools (ns-3, EMANE, CORE, Mininet)Networking Fundamentals And QoSNetworking Stack ArchitectureNetwork Protocols (IP, TCP/UDP)Network Simulation For TestingPerformance OptimizationRF/wireless Networking ConceptsShutdown/diagnostic Tooling (assumed)Version Control (assumed)

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