Shield AI

Engineer II, Software Infrastructure (R3493)

Dallas, Texas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense Technology, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

About Shield AI

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide.

Job Description: Hivemind Software Engineer

As a Hivemind Software Engineer, you will design and implement engineering-centric automation across the organization. You will work closely with the rest of the Software Operations team maintaining infrastructure-as-code. This role requires you to be very hands on and contribute to discussions with cross-functional teams across the organization. We embrace an attitude that focuses on solving the root cause of problems efficiently. A large part of your day to day will be building out solutions to automate infrastructure, talking to enterprise operations (IT, Cyber), and the Developer Experience team.

What You'll Do

  • Own all infrastructure-as-code for Hivemind
  • Own the monitoring tool stack, focusing on build infrastructure metrics
  • Own internal build containers used by all of the Hivemind organization
  • Support AI engineers with any infrastructure they need
  • Manage and own the performance, maintenance, and administration of Hivemind enterprise infrastructure including Azure DevOps, AWS, Artifactory, Containers, K8s, etc.
  • Work closely with the Developer Experience and Build & Release teams to improve engineer efficiency

Required Qualifications

  • BS in computer science or related engineering field with 2+ years of professional experience.
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Pulumi, Azure ARM, CloudFormation, Crossplane).
  • Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
  • Demonstrated proficiency in continuous integration/delivery (Github Actions, ADO, TeamCity, etc.).
  • DevOps experience with a cloud service (Google, Azure, AWS).
  • Knowledge of APIs, web services, and identity access management.
  • Knowledge of containers (Docker, Podman, etc.).
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (Bash, Python).
  • Knowledge of Git.
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools (Grafana, Datadog, Splunk, Prometheus, ELK, etc.).
  • System administration in Linux.
  • Desire to learn and grow on the job.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with a compiled programming language (e.g. C, C++, Rust, Go).
  • Experience owning build infrastructure.
  • Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Nomad, Docker Swarm).
  • Ability to develop software, APIs, services, and tools
  • Proven experience owning a project from a simple idea to production product

Employment Type

Full Time Employee

Salary

$105,000 - $160,000 a year

Compensation Package

Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Note: Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, nation

Skills

Infrastructure-as-code
Automation
Monitoring
Build infrastructure metrics
Containers
Kubernetes
Azure DevOps
AWS
Artifactory
Software Operations
Developer Experience
Problem-solving

Shield AI

Develops AI and autonomous systems for defense

About Shield AI

Shield AI specializes in creating artificial intelligence and autonomous systems specifically for the defense industry. The company develops AI-powered systems, including autonomous drones, that assist military operations, especially in environments where GPS and communication may not be available. This technology allows for safer and more efficient defense operations. Shield AI differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on advanced AI capabilities and securing significant contracts with government and military clients, such as the multi-billion dollar EWAAC contract. The company's goal is to enhance operational capabilities and safety in military contexts, ultimately aiming to protect lives through its innovative solutions.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$772.8MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, DefenseIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Medical Insurance Coverage
Long Term Disability Insurance
Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidized Gym Membership
Pet Insurance
Competitive Compensation
Retirement Services
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Bereavement Support
Flexible Work Hours
PTO
Paid Holidays
Commuter Benefits
Relaxed Dress Code
Yearly Swag Items
Unlimited Snacks
Bottomless Beverages
Annual Celebrations
Work From Home Benefits
Standing Desks and Widescreen Monitors

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Waymo could divert investment from Shield AI.
Geopolitical tensions may challenge the JSW Defence partnership for V-BAT production in India.
Dependency on Palantir's infrastructure may limit Shield AI's operational flexibility.

Differentiation

Shield AI's Hivemind is the first autonomous AI pilot deployed in combat since 2018.
Strategic partnerships with Palantir and JSW Defence enhance technological capabilities and market reach.
Shield AI's V-BAT drone is selected for a $198 million U.S. Coast Guard contract.

Upsides

Increased demand for autonomous systems in defense boosts Shield AI's market potential.
Successful multi-aircraft autonomous flight tests showcase advanced AI piloting capabilities.
Significant investment in robotics indicates a robust market for Shield AI's offerings.

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