Principal Engineer, Full Stack Developer (Remote) at Shield AI

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Defense, Aerospace, RoboticsIndustries

Requirements

15+ years experience developing large, production quality software systems
Excellent grasp of software development and coding principles with high productivity in a mainstream language (e.g. Typescript, C++)

Responsibilities

Design and prototype generative AI experience focused on accelerating autonomy development
Work closely with members of the Office of the CTO to crystallize the vision of the Hivemind product and its documentation
Lead the user experience design of Hivemind Generative AI
Work closely with the technical leads of Hivemind Commander (mission planning, command and control, air-ground communications) and Hivemind Design (configurations, test and evaluation, rehearsal, analysis) to enhance the user experience of their products
Conduct user research to understand user personae and their needs
Investigate competing products and their user experiences, synthesize findings to present to engineering and product leadership

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

C++PythonGoTypeScriptSDKCLIWeb PortalAutonomyMiddlewareRoboticsCloud InfrastructureWeb UI

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, the Principal Engineer, Full Stack Developer position is remote.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

The role requires very senior level experience (L5-L8) and highly experienced software engineering expertise in diverse fields such as aerospace, robotics, cloud infrastructure, game development, and interactive media design. Proficiency across Hivemind products is key, including C++ for EdgeOS and Pilot, Go, Python, Typescript for Forge, and Typescript/React for Commander.

What is the team structure like for this position?

The Special Projects team is an elite force within the office of the CTO, consisting of very senior (L5-L8) and highly experienced software engineering experts from diverse fields.

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of experience makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates will have very senior (L5-L8) experience as software engineering experts able to operate effectively within ambiguity, contribute to all Hivemind pillars, work shoulder-to-shoulder with product teams or forward-sprint on reference implementations, and leverage the role as a pipeline to lead technology development across the organization.

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