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# Senior C++ Engineer at shieldai

Department: Hivemind Solutions Division

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: London, England

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Aug 26, 2026

## Description

Shield AI is hiring a senior C++ engineer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance C++ software for complex defense systems. The role focuses on scalable simulation solutions, systems integration, technical leadership, mentoring, agile software practices, debugging, optimization, and task decomposition. Candidates need extensive C++ experience, systems integration expertise, Python and Linux experience, containerization knowledge, and project leadership experience; the posting also lists preferred qualifications in simulation, distributed systems, APIs, C++ tooling, and standards.

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