Software Engineering C++ Intern - 2025 Summer Intern

Introduction to Shield AIFounded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). The company has offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington DC and abroad. Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies.

Job Description:Our 2025 Summer Internship program is a wonderful opportunity for rising 2026 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!

Are you a passionate and innovative software engineering student looking to help develop state of the art robots and AI products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!

10 Week Project Scope & Description

• The Project could be on any of the five product components within Hivemind based on the interest of the candidate and the needs of the Hivemind Product Engineering team at the time. We use C++ across all of our components and execute agile software engineering so the proper team and project will be determined during the process. The project could involve adding features to our middleware and communications software, called EdgeOS, or it could involve software execution within our autonomy team. It could also include simulation development or interface translations between our Hivemind ecosystem and 3rd party systems. Lastly, it could involve systems integration execution across our components.

Required qualifications:

• You are an undergraduate, graduate or PhD student expected to graduate in December 2025 or Spring 2026.
• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related STEM field.
• Strong skills in C++ and Software Engineering
• Great written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated history of showing ownership of project outcomes and delivering exceptional results.
• Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.

Preferred qualifications:

• Preferred Previous Work Experience