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Engineer II, Autonomy (R5714)

at Shield AI

Location
Taipei — TW
Mode
On-site
Level
Senior
Posted
Oct 26, 2026
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  • c++
  • robotics
  • autonomy
  • perception
  • path-planning
  • sensor-fusion
  • real-time-systems
  • uav

Pay context

Senior ML Engineering roles on this board that post annual USD salaries: median $225k, middle half $214k–$263k, across 211 postings from 36 companies.

Hiring at Shield AI

196 open AI roles listed here · 49 added in the past 30 days · 7 remote.

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Job Description:

We’re on the lookout for an Engineer, Autonomy to join our Hivemind Solutions team and help design, build, and deploy real-world autonomous capabilities for uncrewed systems. This is a hands-on engineering role, blending software development with robotics, perception, and path planning. You’ll be joining a high-performing team shaping the future of AI pilots for solving real-world problems. 

If you’re a capable C++ developer with a passion for robotics and autonomy, this is your chance to make a real impact. 

What you'll do:

As an Autonomy Engineer, you’ll work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, task & motion planning and controls. 
  • Design and implement autonomous behaviours for uncrewed aircraft. 
  • Work with real sensor data and build robust sensor fusion solutions. 
  • Develop and test autonomy systems in high-fidelity software and hardware in-the-loop simulations. 
  • Integrate Shield AI autonomy products together with third-party aircraft and systems. 
  • Collaborate across AI, robotics, and systems engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions. 
  • Contribute to architecture, code quality, design reviews and best practices. 

    • Required qualifications:

  • A tertiary level qualification in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Aerospace, Robotics or a related field
  • Significant professional experience in robotics, autonomy, perception or aerospace systems
  • Strong experience in modern C++
  • Significant experience in building and delivering reliable software systems, ideally in fast-paced environments

    • Preferred qualifications:

  • Prior experience with uncrewed systems, especially in the air domain
  • Defence industry experience
  • Significant experience in one or more of the following domains:
  • State Estimation
  • Real-Time Systems
  • Guidance, Navigation and Control
  • Path Planning
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    Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
    Apply at Shield AI

    You’ll apply on the company’s own site.