Sarah Ziselman is a Senior Software Engineer based in Seattle with six years of experience specializing in C++ and robotic applications, currently advancing autonomy work at Shield AI. She holds an MS in Mechanical Engineering with a robotics and controls focus from Northwestern and applies search-based planning and advanced algorithms to real-world autonomous systems. Her background spans product-focused roles from medical robotics at Johnson & Johnson and Hyperfine to defense-oriented autonomy, showing agility across regulated and safety-critical domains. Passionate about algorithmic rigor, she blends mechanical engineering foundations with software craftsmanship to ship robust, production-grade autonomy features.
6 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire, IL
Master of Science - MS Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science - MS Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University
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Sarah Ziselman - Senior Software Engineer at Shield AI