Engineering Lead, Autonomy Software (R4705)

Shield AI · Melbourne, Australia · Hivemind Solutions Division

vp software engineering VP of Engineering management Bachelor's · Posted Mar 19, 2026

About this role

Shield AI is hiring a vp-level VP of Engineering in the software engineering function based in Melbourne, Australia. The posting calls out experience with Data Structures, Performance Optimization. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
VP of Engineering
Function
software engineering
Level
vp
Track
Management
Employment
Internship
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
Hivemind Solutions Division
Posted
Mar 19, 2026
AI Summary
Lead multidisciplinary autonomy engineering teams designing and deploying intelligent software for unmanned aircraft in complex, contested environments. Requires tertiary degree in CS/Robotics/related field, significant professional experience in autonomy/robotics/aerospace, strong C++ skills, and proven team leadership delivering engineering projects.
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Job description

from Shield AI careers
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the 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:

Lead the development of cutting-edge autonomy software that enables unmanned systems to operate intelligently in complex, real-world environments. In this role, you will guide multidisciplinary teams to design, build, and deploy high-performance autonomy solutions—from algorithm development to system integration and field testing. Working at the intersection of robotics, aerospace, and software engineering, you’ll drive mission-critical capabilities from concept to flight, delivering resilient, scalable systems that perform in dynamic and contested conditions.

What you'll do:

  • Multidisciplinary Team Leadership – Lead teams across autonomy, integration, and testing by aligning technical efforts, resolving cross-functional challenges, and driving mission-focused execution. Balance hands-on technical oversight with performance optimization, innovation, and clear stakeholder communication.       
  • Tactical Autonomy Design – Design tactical autonomy algorithms to enable unmanned aircraft to perform complex missions across air, land, and sea domains with minimal human supervision.
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