# Staff Engineer, Autonomy Software Integration - San Mateo (R4483) at Shield AI

- Company: Shield AI
- What the company does: Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://shield.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Mateo, California
- Work setup: Hybrid
- Pay: $189K to $283K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-21
- Apply by: 2026-12-05
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/c572c4ac-5a16-40a7-ad56-aee3ebead2ef?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-staff-engineer-autonomy-software-integration-san-mateo-r4483/

## About the role

Are you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you! Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in CS, Comp Eng, Robotics, or a related field, or 6 years and a master’s degree, or 4 years with a PhD
- Proficiency in programming languages including Python or C++
- Experience with autonomous systems or server applications or middleware
- Demonstrated experience designing integration workflows, communicating system dependencies, and triaging and reporting integration defects across subsystem boundaries
- Proficiency with simulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments
- Strong expertise with CI/CD pipelines

Tags: Quality

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-staff-engineer-autonomy-software-integration-san-mateo-r4483/