Principal Software Engineer, Integration (R3087)

**Overview:** - Shield AI is a defense technology company founded in 2015, focusing on intelligent, autonomous systems. - Offers products like Hivemind Enterprise and V-BAT, supporting U.S. and allied operations globally. - Special Projects team within the CTO's office, consisting of senior software engineering experts from diverse fields. **Key Responsibilities:** - Steer technology development towards strategic alignment with the CTO’s vision. - Integrate Hivemind Edge, Design, and Commander into an integrated product. - Create reference implementations for future products or components. - Explore and evaluate future technologies relevant to Shield AI’s product roadmap. - Identify and synthesize solutions to address technical debt across the stack. **Requirements/Skills/Qualifications:** - Minimum 15+ years of experience in developing large, production-quality software systems. - Deep expertise in modern C++ (C++17 and beyond). - Architectural design and implementation experience for large, complex distributed systems. - Experience with Git, code management tools, and a passion for high-quality software solutions. - Strong technical collaboration skills, a desire to develop new skills, and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous conditions. - Preferred: Experience with C++17, aerospace/robotics industries, major cloud platforms, team leadership, Linux environments, and containerization technologies. **Compensation & Benefits:** - Salary range: $168,871 - $304,920 per year. - Offer package includes pay within the range, bonus, benefits, and equity. - Temporary employee package available after 60 days of employment. - Compensation influenced by skill set, experience, licenses, certifications, and work location. - Equal opportunity workplace, affirmative action employer, and accommodations for disabilities or special needs.