Engineer I, Software - Perception - New Grad - 6135
Shield AI · Washington, D.C.
Posted October 27, 2026
AI Summary
Entry-level Software Engineer I role on Shield AI's HMS Perception team, building software that lets autonomous defense systems understand the world through camera, radar, IMU, and GPS data. New grads will implement well-defined C++ changes, analyze sensor data, run experiments, and support object detection, tracking, and sensor fusion work under experienced engineers' guidance. Full-time, in-person role in Washington, D.C., for students graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.
Job Description
The HMS Perception team builds software that helps autonomous systems understand the world using sensor data, computer vision, tracking, sensor fusion, and AI/ML. Our work moves from data and algorithms through simulation, lab testing, and fielded systems.
As an entry-level engineer, you will develop and validate well-defined perception features, tools, or tests alongside experienced engineers. This full-time role builds on coursework or internship experience; you will complete assigned changes and document results with regular guidance rather than own a perception subsystem end to end.
What you'll do:
* Implement small, well-defined C++ changes to perception software, data processing, evaluation tools, or tests.
* Help analyze camera, EO/IR, radar, IMU, GPS, or simulated sensor data using established workflows.
* Run tests and repeatable experiments; investigate data-quality and software failures with guidance.
* Support object detection, tracking, sensor fusion, localization, or multimodal AI/ML evaluation as assigned.
* Document assumptions, metrics, results, and reproducible setup steps; participate in code and design reviews.
* Collaborate with perception, autonomy, platform, simulation, and test engineers.
We are seeking Autonomous Software Engineers for full-time roles starting in 2027! This is a paid, in-person, full-time position for students graduating during the 2026-2027 academic year. We are now reviewing applications for positions starting after graduation in 2027.
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