Engineer I, Software - Perception - New Grad - 6135

Washington, D.C.full timeOn Site

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$77k–$211k

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Shield AI The Engineer I, Software - Perception at Shield AI develops and validates perception software features and tools for autonomous systems. This entry-level role involves implementing C++ changes, analyzing sensor data, running tests, and collaborating with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Implement small, well-defined C++ changes to perception software, data processing, evaluation tools, or tests.
Help analyze camera, EO/IR, radar, IMU, GPS, or simulated sensor data using established workflows.
Run tests and repeatable experiments; investigate data-quality and software failures with guidance.
Support object detection, tracking, sensor fusion, localization, or multimodal AI/ML evaluation as assigned.
Document assumptions, metrics, results, and reproducible setup steps; participate in code and design reviews.
Collaborate with perception, autonomy, platform, simulation, and test engineers.
We are seeking Autonomous Software Engineers for full-time roles starting in 2027! This is a paid, in-person, full-time position for students graduating during the 2026-2027 academic year. We are now reviewing applications for positions starting after graduation in 2027.