Senior Engineer, C++ Software - Edge Systems (R5190)

Shield AI
Melbourne, AU
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to junior engineers with C++ expertise and interest in edge computing for defense applications, working on Linux-based embedded systems.

Best fit for

  • Junior engineers comfortable with ARM-based embedded platforms and sensor integration.
    — “NVIDIA Jetson-class systems and other ARM-based embedded platforms”
  • Candidates with hands-on experience delivering reliable software for real systems.
    — “proven experience delivering reliable software that runs on real systems”

Things to consider

  • Role requires working on mission-critical software for unmanned systems.
    — “build mission-critical edge software for unmanned systems”
  • Focus on Linux-based edge compute platforms and hardware-facing applications.
    — “develop production C++ software for Linux-based edge compute platforms”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific projects involving sensor integration on embedded systems.
    — “work on sensor integration, hardware-facing applications”
  • Showcase experience with calibration tools or diagnostics in past roles.
    — “calibration tools, diagnostics, and mission-system interfaces”
  • Demonstrate collaboration with cross-functional teams in technical discussions.
    — “work closely with systems, hardware, autonomy, AI, product, and test engineers”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • develop production C++ software
  • work on sensor integration
  • mission-critical edge software
Typical background
proven experience delivering reliable software

Skills & requirements

Required

C++LinuxNvidia JetsonSensor IntegrationMission Systems

Preferred

Embedded Systems

Stack & domain

C++LinuxNvidia JetsonArm-based Embedded PlatformsSensor IntegrationHardware-facing ApplicationsCalibration ToolsDiagnosticsMission-system InterfacesReliable SoftwareReal SystemsPrototypesSystemsHardwareAutonomyAIProductTest EngineersAdvanced CapabilityIntegratedTestedFieldable SoftwareCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationTeamworkOwnershipExecutionReliabilityC++ SoftwareEdge Systems

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Job Description:

Shield AI is seeking a C++ Software Engineer, Edge Systems to build mission-critical edge software for unmanned systems operating in demanding real-world environments. This role sits within the systems team, where software meets hardware. You will work across sensors, edge compute, imaging pipelines, mission systems, and autonomy. 

You will develop production C++ software for Linux-based edge compute platforms, including NVIDIA Jetson-class systems and other ARM-based embedded platforms. You will work on sensor integration, hardware-facing applications, calibration tools, diagnostics, and mission-system interfaces. This is a hands-on role for an engineer with proven experience delivering reliable software that runs on real systems, not just prototypes. 

You will work closely with systems, hardware, autonomy, AI, product, and test engineers to turn advanced capability into integrated, tested, fieldable software.

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)

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