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      <Title>Senior Staff Engineer, Software (C++/Networking)</Title>
      <Description><![CDATA[<p>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&#39;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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Key responsibilities include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Leading the development of the EdgeOS Communication stack used in deployed systems.</li>
<li>Owning the architecture, implementation, and integration of high-performance C++ networking components.</li>
<li>Developing and optimizing transport- and application-layer networking features for reliable, low-latency communication.</li>
<li>Collaborating closely with autonomy, systems, and simulation teams.</li>
<li>Supporting development of network simulation capabilities used for testing and validation in simulated environments.</li>
</ul>
<p>Required qualifications include:</p>
<ul>
<li>A Bachelor&#39;s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.</li>
<li>At least 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor&#39;s degree; or 7 years and a Master&#39;s degree; or 5 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.</li>
<li>Proficiency with C++ 11 or newer in a production environment.</li>
<li>Understanding of networking fundamentals across IP, TCP/UDP, routing, QoS, and hands-on experience with network debugging and analysis tools.</li>
<li>Experience developing and debugging distributed or networked systems.</li>
<li>A proven track record of leading and delivering complex technical projects with minimal oversight.</li>
</ul>
<p>Preferred qualifications include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Experience with C++17 or newer standards.</li>
<li>Knowledge of CMake and Conan build systems.</li>
<li>Background in distributed systems, simulation, or autonomous robotics environments.</li>
<li>Experience with network emulation or simulation tools.</li>
<li>Familiarity with RF communication systems or wireless networking concepts.</li>
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      <Jobtype>full-time</Jobtype>
      <Experiencelevel>senior</Experiencelevel>
      <Workarrangement>hybrid</Workarrangement>
      <Salaryrange>$180,000 - $270,000 a year</Salaryrange>
      <Skills>C++, Networking, Distributed Systems, Autonomy Infrastructure, Network Debugging and Analysis Tools, C++17, CMake, Conan Build Systems, Simulation, Autonomous Robotics Environments, Network Emulation or Simulation Tools, RF Communication Systems, Wireless Networking Concepts</Skills>
      <Category>Engineering</Category>
      <Industry>Technology</Industry>
      <Employername>Shield AI</Employername>
      <Employerlogo>https://logos.yubhub.co/shield.ai.png</Employerlogo>
      <Employerdescription>Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company founded in 2015 with a mission to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.</Employerdescription>
      <Employerwebsite>https://www.shield.ai</Employerwebsite>
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      <Applyto>https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/ed0205dd-46b7-4261-bf6b-499aaa754664</Applyto>
      <Location>San Diego</Location>
      <Country></Country>
      <Postedate>2026-04-17</Postedate>
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