Staff Safety-Critical Software Engineer

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Staff Safety-Critical Software Engineer in USA

Shield AI
Full time
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USA
10/09/2026
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San Diego, CA

Responsibilities

Drive architecture, development, integration, and testing of an extensible and configurable Run-Time Assurance module for autonomous systems.
Integrate and test safety capabilities with mission-autonomy software and high-assurance middleware across diverse physical platforms.
Develop C++ software with real-time guarantees and support production systems, including X-BAT aircraft.
Drive software quality practices including code analysis, audit trails, principled reviews, and certification artifacts.
Create documentation such as static and dynamic analysis reports, architecture decision records, interface control diagrams, and system models.
Mentor and guide developers on safe software development practices.

Requirements

At least 10 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, 9 years with a master’s degree, 7 years with a PhD, or equivalent work experience.
Demonstrated expertise designing and developing C++-based safety-critical software systems with real-time guarantees.
Experience mentoring engineers and driving software practices that improve quality and assurance.
Experience integrating software with real-world physical systems and improving performance and reliability.
Deep expertise in C++ software architecture patterns and their practical implementation.
Strong knowledge of software assurance certifications including DO-178C and MIL-HDBK-516.
Strong Git and Linux development skills.
Technical leadership experience setting standards, guiding teams through complex challenges, and collaborating effectively.
Preferred experience with strict C++ coding standards such as MISRA C++ and JSF AV C++.
Preferred hands-on experience taking solutions through airworthiness certification processes.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive pay within the listed range, bonus, benefits, and equity.
Temporary employees receive pay within the listed range and a temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days.
Employment offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.

Salary: $200k - $300k/yr

Shield AI

Shield AI builds autonomous systems for military and national security customers, combining its Hivemind autonomy software with V-BAT and X-BAT unmanned aircraft and Aechelon simulation technologies. The privately held company sells hardware, software, and related services to U.S. and allied defe...

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