[Remote] Object Tracking Algorithm Developer (C++) (R3740)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The role involves designing, developing, integrating, testing, and deploying multi-target tracking algorithms in C++ for the Hivemind Pilot product line, contributing to advancements in AI pilot technology. Responsibilities • Research and develop world-class object tracking and data association algorithms • Write production-quality tracking software in C++ that will be deployed on military platforms, ensuring robustness, efficiency, and scalability. • Develop and maintain comprehensive unit, integration, and system tests to validate your software. • Enhance sensor models within a state-of-the-art simulation environment • Collaborate with other team members on product roadmap development, feature decomposition, and capacity planning within an agile development framework • Work in a fast-paced, collaborative, continuous development environment, enhancing analysis and benchmarking capabilities Skills • Extreme proficiency in modern C++ and object-oriented design patterns • Professional experience deploying state estimation algorithms (KF, EKF, UKF) • Demonstrated track record developing innovative solutions to modern multi-target tracking problems • Extensive experience and confidence in deploying production-level code exclusively in C++ • Experience with continuous integration (CI) pipelines and automated testing frameworks in C++ • Experience with the full lifecycle of developing, testing, and deploying airborne EO/IR tracking systems in military environments, including real-time performance optimization in resource-constrained settings • Experience developing error budgets for tracking accuracy • Experience developing and deploying multi-hypothesis tracking algorithms • Professional experience deploying C++ software for DoD acquisition programs • Experience validating and verifying tracking requirements for DoD customers • Familiarity with sensor line-of-sight reconstruction and error calibration • Familiarity with object detection algorithms in visual, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR bands Benefits • Bonus • Benefits • Equity • Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Company Overview • Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.shield.ai. Company H1B Sponsorship • Shield AI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.