Senior Engineer, Autonomy Software Integration (R6246)

San Diego · USD 120,000-190,000 / year · 3-5 years experience · Onsite · Posted Oct 10, 2026

At a glance

Shield AI is seeking a Senior Engineer for Autonomy Software Integration to become a systems integration expert for autonomous robotics.
The role involves configuring, deploying, and integrating multi-agent systems across simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and flight platforms.

Develop deep expertise in our AI-powered autonomy stack.
Learn to configure, deploy, and integrate multi-agent systems across simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and flight platforms.
Understand the full system end-to-end—from sensor inputs to autonomous behaviors.
Collaborate cross-functionally with development teams to bring autonomy algorithms, perception pipelines, middleware, and platform interfaces into the integrated product.
Lead the integration of autonomy software onto new robotic hardware platforms.
Implement integration framework, deployment scripts, and configuration management tools that streamline bringing new capabilities into Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and flight environments.
Work with other integration engineers to ensure the autonomy stack operates reliably across all supported platforms, operating systems, and deployment configurations.
Evaluate system logs, telemetry, and rosbag data to diagnose integration defects.
Partner with DevOps teams to streamline integration pipelines, reduce build-to-deploy cycle times, and ensure robust continuous integration of new features.
Work with engineers to ensure integrated capabilities meet product requirements and interface specifications.

Typically requires a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in CS, Comp Eng, Robotics, or a related field; or 2 years and a master’s degree.
Proficiency in programming languages including Python or C++.
Experience with autonomous systems or server applications or middleware.
Demonstrated 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.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.
Excellent communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively across various teams and presenting to customers or technical leadership.
Demonstrated experience building complex systems with a strong understanding of software architecture and design principles.
Experience with hardware or embedded systems.