Site Reliability Engineer
Keeper SecuritySalary not specified
- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
$129,467 – $194,201Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Defense TechnologyIndustries
Job Description: Site Reliability Engineer
Position Overview
- Location Type: Hybrid
- Job Type: Full Time Employee
- Salary: $129,467 - $194,201 a year
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company dedicated to protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. They offer products like Hivemind Enterprise (EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge), V-BAT, and Sentient Vision Systems. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide.
For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.
Requirements
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or related roles.
- AWS Expertise: Strong experience with AWS services (EC2, ECS/EKS, RDS, IAM, etc.).
- Kubernetes Knowledge: Deep understanding of Kubernetes and containerized deployments.
- Monitoring Tools: Proficiency with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, ELK).
- Scripting Skills: Strong scripting or programming skills (Python, Go, Bash, etc.).
- Infrastructure-as-Code: Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar).
- Networking & Linux: Solid understanding of networking, Linux systems, and distributed architectures.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
- Define incident response procedures and participate in on-call rotations.
- Identify and resolve reliability and performance issues across services.
- Develop automation tools to streamline operations and reduce manual interventions.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure new services are production-ready.
- Conduct root cause analyses and implement post-incident improvements.
- Champion a culture of reliability, observability, and operational excellence.
Application Instructions
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Company Information
- Founded: 2015
- Website: www.shield.ai
- Social Media: LinkedIn, X, Instagram (Specific handles not provided)
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $129,467 - $194,201 a year
- Employee Type: Full-time regular employee
- Temporary Employee: Pay within the range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
- Equity: Offered to full-time employees.
Skills
AWS
EC2
ECS
EKS
RDS
IAM
Kubernetes
Prometheus
Grafana
Datadog
ELK
Python
Go
Bash
Terraform
CloudFormation
Networking
Linux
Distributed Architectures
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