Summer 2027 - Software Engineer Intern

<div><span data-contrast="auto">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&nbsp;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&nbsp;</span><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://shield.ai/"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">www.shield.ai</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">. Follow Shield AI on&nbsp;</span><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/shield-ai"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">LinkedIn</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">,&nbsp;</span><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://x.com/shieldaitech"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">X</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">,&nbsp;</span><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/shield_ai"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Instagram</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, and&nbsp;</span><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/@Shield_AI"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">YouTube</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}">&nbsp;</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our Summer Internship program is a wonderful opportunity for Fall and Spring graduates to immerse themselves in an innovative and mission driven culture. Our 10-week paid internship program will provide you with hands on mentorship, an opportunity to add real contribution to our company via your internship project, and a possible job offer at the end. You will have the chance to make lifelong friendships, expand your network, and learn all about what it's like to work in a high-growth, fast scaling tech unicorn. You'll take part in company sponsored events and enjoy exploring a new city. Read on below to learn more about this unique internship!</div><div><br></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><h3>About the Role</h3><div>Shield AI's Software Development Engineer Intern program spans engineers who design, build, and test the code that powers our autonomous systems — from user-facing applications and embedded flight software to machine learning models and the underlying systems platforms that tie it all together. Over 10–12 weeks, interns work alongside full-time engineers to analyze requirements, write and debug production-quality code, and ship a real feature or capability using our standard Agile development practices.</div> <div> <p><strong>Example Intern Projects</strong></p> <li> <p><strong>Applications:</strong> Build a new feature or internal tool (web, mobile, or desktop) that streamlines a mission-planning or fleet-management workflow.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Firmware/Embedded:</strong> Develop and debug embedded C/C++ code for a flight controller or sensor module, including bring-up and hardware-in-the-loop testing.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Machine Learning:</strong> Train, evaluate, and integrate a perception or decision-making model (e.g., object detection, sensor fusion) into an autonomy pipeline.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Systems Development:</strong> Extend a platform tool, API, or data pipeline that supports autonomy software, simulation, or cloud infrastructure.</p> </li> </div><h3>Required Qualifications</h3> <li> <p>Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field</p> </li> <li> <p>Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., C, C++, Python, Java, or JavaScript)</p> </li> <li> <p>Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design principles</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience writing, testing, and debugging code, whether through coursework, personal projects, or prior internships</p> </li> <li> <p>Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down ambiguous requirements into working code</p> </li> <li> <p>Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment</p> </li> <h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3> <li> <p>Exposure to mobile or web application frameworks and full-stack development</p> </li> <li> <p>Hands-on experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, real-time operating systems, or assembly-level debugging</p> </li> <li> <p>Coursework or projects involving machine learning, statistics, probability theory, or deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience with cloud platforms, databases, networking, or distributed systems</p> </li> <li> <p>Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies</p> </li> <li> <p>Prior internship, research, or club/competition experience in robotics, autonomy, or aerospace applications</p> </li> <li> <p>Interest in or exposure to the defense, aerospace, or autonomous systems industry</p> </li>