Staff Engineer, Autonomy Software Integration

Shield AI

. Become a systems integration expert for autonomous robotics and develop deep expertise in the AI-powered autonomy stack .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeSan Mateo • California • United StatesLead💰 $188,600 - $282,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems integration for autonomous robotics, with proficiency in Python or C++, and experience in CI/CD pipelines, simulation tools, and hardware-in-the-loop testing. Capable of architecting integration frameworks and validating system compliance against product requirements.

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Systems Integration ExpertiseProficiency In Python Or C++Experience With CI/CD PipelinesExperience With ROSExperience With Hardware-In-The-Loop Testing

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Hard Skills

PythonC++CI/CD PipelinesIntegration WorkflowsSimulation ToolsHardware-In-The-Loop TestingAutonomous SystemsSoftware ArchitectureAutomated Testing ToolingWhite Box Testing

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ROSTelemetry Analysis ToolsConfiguration Management ToolsDeployment ScriptsIntegration Frameworks

Industry Keywords

Autonomous RoboticsMulti-Agent SystemsSensor InputsMiddlewareEnd-To-End System Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Become a systems integration expert for autonomous robotics and develop deep expertise in the AI-powered autonomy stack
Configure, deploy, and integrate multi-agent systems across simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and flight platforms
Understand the end-to-end system from sensor inputs to autonomous behaviors
Integrate autonomy algorithms, perception pipelines, middleware, and platform interfaces into the integrated product
Lead integration of autonomy software onto new robotic hardware platforms
Configure sensor drivers, communication interfaces, and platform adapters for prototype and production vehicles
Architect and implement integration frameworks, deployment scripts, and configuration management tools for SIL, HIL, and flight environments
Ensure autonomy stack compatibility across supported platforms, operating systems, and deployment configurations
Analyze logs, telemetry, and rosbag data to diagnose integration defects and drive resolution
Create analysis tooling to accelerate debugging
Streamline CI/CD integration pipelines and reduce build-to-deploy cycle times
Define integration checkpoints and release-readiness criteria
Validate integrated capabilities against product requirements and interface specifications
Develop tooling to verify end-to-end system compliance and traceability
Develop and validate customer use cases, assess SDK ease of use, and provide feedback to Engineering and Product teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in CS, Comp Eng, Robotics, or a related field; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD
Proficiency in Python or C++
Experience with autonomous systems, server applications, or middleware
Experience designing integration workflows, communicating system dependencies, and triaging and reporting integration defects across subsystem boundaries
Proficiency with simulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments
Strong expertise with CI/CD pipelines
Proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions
Experience building complex systems and understanding software architecture and design principles
Experience with hardware or embedded systems
Experience with ROS
Experience with white box testing
Familiarity with networking, operating systems, and radio communications
Experience designing automated testing tooling for GUI applications
Experience designing automated testing tooling for server applications

Benefits

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Equity
Temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days of employment for temporary employees
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace
Disability or special-needs accommodation