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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. 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.

This role is for a seasoned C++ generalist and systems integrator who thrives at the intersection of software, infrastructure, and integration. You’ll lead complex technical efforts across distributed systems and simulation environments, with minimal oversight. Your work will shape foundational capabilities that power autonomy, simulation, and real-time system interfaces across multiple platforms.
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What You'll Do:
• Architect and implement high-performance C++ and Python systems across cross-platform environments.

• Lead the design and integration of distributed systems,



simulation tools, and third-party hardware/software.

• Define and enforce technical direction, design patterns, and integration practices across projects.

• Guide teams in building robust messaging and API layers (e.g., gRPC, REST, ZeroMQ) that bridge critical system components.

• Own the evolution and support of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Docker, Conan, and CMake.

• Lead debugging and optimization of real-time and multi-threaded systems across a range of domains.

• Drive end-to-end integration efforts, including planning, implementation, and verification across simulation and operational systems.

• Serve as a force multiplier by mentoring other engineers and contributing to shared tooling and process improvements.

• Evaluate and incorporate recent technologies that improve system performance, stability, and developer efficiency.

Required Qualifications:
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📌 Staff Software Engineer, Software Integration (Bengaluru)
🏢 Shield AI
📍 Bengaluru