Shield AI
Staff Engineer, Applications (R4830)
TLDR
Provide technical expertise and customer support for deploying Shield AI’s Hivemind software globally, collaborating with engineering teams on autonomy capabilities.
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
What you'll do:
Deploy with customers on site globally (~50% travel) to support software integration and development activities.
Become an expert user of the Hivemind enterprise software stack and its various autonomy modules.
Provide technical support and training to customers on use of Hivemind.
Develop AI & Autonomy applications using the Shield AI enterprise software development kit.
Assist the sales team in pre-sales activities, e.g., demos, conferences, immersions
Assist in post-sales deployment and integration of Shield AI enterprise software products.
Develop and maintain technical documentation and training materials.
Help customers debug software/API integration issues.
Collaborate with the product engineering team to address customer feedback and improve products.
Act as a technical leader across engagements by elevating team performance, driving execution across cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful delivery in complex environments.
Required qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and 7+ years of industry experience, OR
Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and 5+ years of industry experience.
Strong technical background in software engineering.
Strong proficiency in writing modern C++ code.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience in the defense, aviation, or robotics industry.
Prior experience as a customer-facing solutions engineer, application engineer, or sales engineer.
Experience operating in a fast-paced, startup-like, environment.
Advanced technical degree, especially in robotics or autonomy related fields
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Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
Shield AI builds advanced AI-powered autonomy systems for military and defense applications, enabling mission-critical operations in contested environments. Our platform, Hivemind, supports developers and operators with robust tools for quick adaptation and deployment, ensuring superior situational awareness and operational efficiency. With unique solutions like the AI-piloted X-BAT and ViDAR surveillance system, we are transforming how defense technology meets real-world challenges.
- Founded
- Founded 2015
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services
Staff Engineer