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Staff Engineer, Computer Vision (C++) (R5196)

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

Company

Shield AI

Location

Melbourne

Status

Open

Posted

2026-07-15T16:49:01.639+00:00

Shield AI seeks a C++ computer vision engineer in Melbourne, hybrid, to build real-time perception for autonomous systems. The work involves designing and integrating vision algorithms into high-performance pipelines, building custom perception for edge compute. The posting asks for strong C++ and real-time systems experience, computer vision fundamentals, and knowledge of camera calibration, multi-view geometry, geolocation, registration, and bundle adjustment. A Master's or PhD is preferred, though applied industry experience also counts. The posting lists the employment type as an internship despite the staff-level title.