Software Integration Engineer I — New Grad

Job overview

The Software Integration Engineer I — New Grad role is onsite in San Diego, CA. The listed salary range is $79,000–$110,000 per year. Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems; this role supports the Systems & Platform Integration team. Working alongside experienced engineers, the role develops software interfaces connecting Hivemind autonomy with real-world platforms. It contributes to platform adoption by integrating vehicle systems, sensors, payloads, mission computers, and communications systems, then supporting testing and validation across lab and field environments.

What you'll do

• Develop C++ interfaces between Hivemind and sensors, flight controllers, payloads, radios, and vehicle systems
• build and maintain interface blocks, platform adapters, and middleware
• integrate sensor and vehicle data into autonomy software
• implement and debug communication interfaces
• configure and deploy software on Linux mission computers
• support SIL, HIL, VIL, and lab integration testing
• develop Python testing and troubleshooting tools
• debug interface, data, timing, networking, configuration, and system issues
• work with autonomy, systems, test, and flight teams to integrate and validate software.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

software integration engineer

new grad

san diego ca

shield ai

c++

linux

hivemind

autonomy

embedded software

robotics

platform integration

$79k–$110k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes full-time regular employee offers as including pay within the listed range, bonus, benefits, and equity. It also lists medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) match, employee stock purchase plans, and flexible spending and health savings accounts
• it notes part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Why this role

New-grad role. Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience, C++ programming experience, Linux familiarity, and basic debugging knowledge. Preferred experience includes ROS/ROS 2, ArduPilot, PX4, MAVLink, CMake, Git, Docker, communication interfaces, embedded systems, and Python.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.