Full-Time

Staff Engineer

Updated on 5/2/2024

Shield AI

Shield AI

501-1,000 employees

AI-driven autonomous aircraft and drone operations

AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace

Senior

San Diego, CA, USA

Required Skills
PowerShell
Bash
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Python
Git
Docker
AWS
Development Operations (DevOps)
Splunk
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • BS in computer science or related engineering field with 7+ years of professional experience.
  • Experience with configuration management tools (Makefile, CMake, Conan, Bazel, etc.).
  • Strong demonstrated proficiency in continuous integration/delivery (e.g. Github Actions, ADO, TeamCity, etc.).
  • DevOps experience with a cloud service (Google, Azure, AWS).
  • Strong knowledge of APIs, web services, and identity access management.
  • Strong knowledge of containers (e.g. Docker, Podman, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of scripting languages (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
  • Strong knowledge of Git.
  • Strong knowledge of monitoring tools (Grafana, Data Dog, Splunk, Prometheus, ELK, etc.).
  • Strong system administration in Linux (w/ Windows a bonus).
  • Strong desire to learn and grow on the job.
Responsibilities
  • Own the Hivemind CI/CD system, engaging with autonomy developers and the Developer Experience team daily to support as needed.
  • Manage and own the monitoring tool stack, focusing on build infrastructure metrics.
  • Manage and own internal build containers used by all of the Hivemind organization.
  • Support AI engineers with build issues and educate on best practices.
  • Manage and own the performance, maintenance, and administration of Hivemind enterprise infrastructure including Azure DevOps, Artifactory, Containers, K8s, etc.
  • Work closely with the Developer Experience team to improve engineer efficiency.

Shield AI is committed to applying artificial intelligence for autonomous drone and aircraft operations, focusing on applications in the defense sector as well as potential commercial uses. This company is distinguished by its forward-thinking in autonomous flight technology, particularly with its AI pilot system, Hivemind, which enables operation without GPS, communications, or human pilots. Its collaborations with the U.S. Department of Defense and ongoing field deployments in various combat scenarios illustrate the company’s role in leading technological advancement in AI flight systems, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about cutting-edge AI and aerospace technology.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$940.7M

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

34%

2 year growth

118%

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