Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588)

shieldai· Flight System Integration
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📍 Boston, MAFull Time Employee💰 USD 188K–281K

About this role

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.  About The Team The Autonomy Capabilities team at Shield AI has assembled a diverse team of experts in software, robotics, control systems, optimization, and data analysis to create software solutions that greatly evolve the capabilities of our customers. The team is responsible for developing autonomous behaviors within Shield AI’s industry-leading mission autonomy software stack and deploying them across a breadth of platforms, including the Anduril Fury, Northrup Grumman Talon, Shield AI V-Bat, and other first- and third-party autonomous vehicles. We work in close coordination with specialist teams in software integration, hardware, and test engineering to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.

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What is the salary for the Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588) position at shieldai is USD 188K–281K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
Where is the Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588) position at shieldai located?
This Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588) role at shieldai is based in Boston, MA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588) role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588) role in the Flight System Integration department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588) at shieldai belong to?
This Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588) position is part of the Flight System Integration department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588) job at shieldai posted?
This Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588) position at shieldai was posted on Apr 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588)
shieldai · 💰 USD 188K–281K
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