# Staff Engineer, State Estimation (R5783) 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: Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $200K to $300K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-26
- Apply by: 2026-11-10
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/e6129683-3f3a-46f6-96d0-2d35426e7229
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-staff-engineer-state-estimation-r5783/

## About the role

Help build the intelligence that enables autonomous systems to navigate the world with confidence. In this role, you’ll develop cutting-edge estimation and navigation technology, transforming advanced algorithms into high-performance software that powers resilient autonomy in complex, real-world environments.

## What they're looking for

- Professional proficiency in modern C++ (C++11 or newer) and strong object-oriented design skills
- Hands-on experience deploying low-latency C++ applications to embedded Linux platforms
- Professional experience designing and implementing state estimation algorithms (e.g., EKF, UKF, Particle Filters, graph-based optimization)
- Familiarity with VIO, SLAM, or multi-sensor fusion frameworks (e.g., GTSAM, Ceres, OpenVINS)
- Strong working knowledge of CI pipelines and automated testing frameworks for C++
- Ability to independently deploy high-reliability code suitable for real-world autonomous systems

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