Full-Time

Frontend Software Engineer

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Shield AI

Shield AI

501-1,000 employees

Develops AI and autonomous systems for defense

Compensation Overview

$150.7k - $312.5k/yr

+ Bonus + Equity

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
gRPC
React.js
TypeScript
REST APIs
Requirements
  • Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 4 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 2 years experience; or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in designing and developing production quality software systems.
  • 3+ years experience developing software to interface with web APIs, including proficiency with gRPC and RESTful APIs.
  • 1+ years demonstrated experience with React/Node/Typescript and Material UI
  • BS/MS in Computer Science, similar degree, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
Responsibilities
  • Build custom editors (e.g., maps, forms, visualizations, and graphs) to configure and execute simulations of autonomous vehicles
  • Develop extensible user interfaces for interacting with large multi-dimensional datasets
  • Develop RESTful APIs and data-models
  • Create end-user documentation
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with geospatial data and WebGL
  • Experience applying design systems to UI components
  • Experience with Web RTC
  • Eye for design and UX sensibilities
  • Hands-on experience with a major cloud platform (Azure, GCP, AWS)
  • Experience with Linux, Docker, and CI/CD environments
  • Experience with WebSockets and Electron (or similar)
  • Experience with Playwright UI testing

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 are unavailable. This technology allows for safer and more efficient defense operations. Shield AI primarily serves government and defense clients, including various branches of the U.S. military, and generates revenue through contracts with these organizations. What sets Shield AI apart from its competitors is its focus on advanced AI solutions tailored for challenging operational scenarios, as well as its strategic acquisitions, like Martin UAV, which enhance its capabilities. The company's goal is to protect lives by providing innovative technology that improves military operational safety and efficiency.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$1.3B

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Series F funding round raised $1 billion, boosting Shield AI's growth potential.
  • Partnerships with Korea Aerospace and Singapore Air Force expand Shield AI's market reach.
  • Upgraded V-BAT drone showcases ongoing innovation, attracting more defense contracts.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from firms like Elbit Systems and Leonardo in AI systems.
  • Potential regulatory delays could hinder deployment of new AI technologies.
  • Dependence on government contracts risks revenue if defense spending priorities shift.

What makes Shield AI unique

  • Hivemind is the first autonomous AI Pilot deployed in combat since 2018.
  • Shield AI's V-BAT drone excels in electronic warfare resilience, enhancing ISR capabilities.
  • Strategic acquisitions like Martin UAV and DDR software boost Shield AI's technological edge.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
AlleyWatch
Apr 18th, 2025
Shield AI Raises $1B in Series F

Shield AI, a San Diego-based deep-tech company, raised a Series F funding round in March 2025, bringing its total equity funding to $1 billion. The company focuses on AI-powered systems for enhancing safety. Key investors in this round include Andreessen Horowitz, Cacti, Hanwha Aerospace, L3Harris Technologies, and US Innovative Technology Fund.

UAS Weekly
Apr 16th, 2025
Shield AI Boosts AI Pilot Training with Crowdbotics' DDR Software Acquisition

Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software products and defense aircraft, today announced the acquisition of the Data Driven Readiness (DDR) intellectual property assets from Crowdbotics, Inc.

Cyber Daily
Apr 9th, 2025
Shield AI encourages Australia to 'get on board and shape development' of Hivemind systems

Shield AI discussed its Hivemind system, designed to operate alongside human decision-makers, reduce load on personnel operators, and leverage real-time data and geospatial insights, on the sidelines of the recent Australian International Airshow 2025 in Melbourne.

Shephard Media
Apr 9th, 2025
Shield AI unveils V-Bat block upgrade

Shield AI has officially unveiled its new upgrade variant of the V-Bat, at the Sea Air and Space exhibition on 7 April.

The Defense Post
Apr 8th, 2025
Shield AI Launches Upgraded V-BAT Drone for US, Allied Users

Shield AI has introduced a modernized version of its V-BAT unmanned aerial system to provide enhanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operability for US and allied customers.