Senior Engineer, Shield AI

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field); or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or 2 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience
• Proven experience in OS development, particularly in real-time and embedded systems
• Strong understanding of RTOS concepts, concurrent programming, and resource management
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or similar
• Experience with developing drivers and middle-ware for hardware components
• Familiarity with cyber security principles and practices in embedded systems, including secure boot and data-at-rest encryption
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes
• Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment
• You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others

Desirable

• As an Embedded OS Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing the operating system components that enable our unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to operate efficiently and reliably
• Your work will ensure that the software infrastructure of our UAVs meets the high standards required for autonomous operations in dynamic and challenging environments
• What You'll Do:
• Design, develop, and maintain the Linux based or commercial real-time operating system components for UAVs, focusing on performance, reliability, and security
• Optimize the OS for concurrent processing and efficient resource management
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, software developers, and autonomy engineers to ensure seamless integration of OS components with other subsystems
• Develop and maintain drivers and middle-ware for various hardware components and sensors, especially camera and timing systems
• Conduct rigorous testing and debugging to ensure the stability and robustness of the OS
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in OS technologies and apply best practices to our systems