Senior Staff Engineer, Software – C++, Networking
Shield AI
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Diego • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $180,000 - $270,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the development of the EdgeOS Communication stack used in deployed systems.
- Own the architecture, implementation, and integration of high-performance C++ networking components.
- Develop and optimize transport- and application-layer networking features for reliable, low-latency communication.
- Collaborate closely with autonomy, systems, and simulation teams
- Support development of network simulation capabilities used for testing and validation in simulated environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 7 years and a Master’s degree; or 5 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
- Proficient with C++ 11 or newer in a production environment.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals across IP, TCP/UDP, routing, QoS, and hands-on experience with network debugging and analysis tools (e.g., netem, ifconfig, Wireshark, etc).
- Experience developing and debugging distributed or networked systems.
- Proven track record of leading and delivering complex technical projects with minimal oversight.
Benefits
- Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
- Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
C++networking componentstransport-layer featuresapplication-layer featuresnetwork simulationnetwork debuggingdistributed systemsnetworked systemslow-latency communicationhigh-performance computing
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationproject managementcommunicationproblem-solvingtechnical oversight