Full-Time
Senior Staff Engineer
Infrastructure
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Shield AI
501-1,000 employees
Develops AI and autonomous systems for defense
Compensation Overview
$168.9k - $253.3k/yr
Senior, Expert
Washington, DC, USA
Onsite position in Crystal City and surrounding NOVA area.
US Top Secret Clearance Required
- The ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.
- Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 7 years and a Master’s degree; or 5 years with a PhD; or equivalent work experience.
- 3+ years demonstrated experience with cloud computing solutions and architecture, with a focus on Kubernetes and container orchestration
- Experience with supporting C++ or Python-based applications
- Expert understanding of Linux/Unix-based systems (specifically in networking and experience in designing and implementing networked applications)
- Experience leading/mentoring a small team
- 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
- Experience debugging/troubleshooting deployed, distributed problems
- Experience developing and deploying automation tooling (ex. Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
- Must be available to support onsite in Crystal City and surrounding NOVA area
- Work with a team of autonomy developers, test engineers, cyber security, and system administrators
- Lead a small team of infrastructure engineers
- Integrate our AI training factory and tooling onto new hardware
- Provide software updates and configuration management between various isolated environments
- Ensure proper operation of our AI training factory and tooling
- Coordinate with autonomy teams to build and meet requirements
- Solve challenging and important problems
- Experience with Authentication and Authorization frameworks and protocols
- DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 Compliance
- Experience supporting Golang-based applications
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 military clients, generating 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 effectiveness.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$1.3B
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
2015
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $240 million funding round boosts Shield AI's Hivemind platform and unmanned aircraft systems.
- Partnership with Korea Aerospace Industries opens new market opportunities in AI-powered autonomy.
- Gary Steele's appointment as CEO enhances operational scale and market leadership potential.
What critics are saying
- Emerging AI defense startups pose competitive threats with innovative, cost-effective solutions.
- Geopolitical tensions may impact international partnerships and collaborations for Shield AI.
- Reliance on government contracts risks revenue stability due to changing defense priorities.
What makes Shield AI unique
- Shield AI's Hivemind is the first autonomous AI Pilot deployed in combat since 2018.
- The company focuses on AI systems for defense, enhancing military safety and efficiency.
- Strategic acquisitions, like Martin UAV, bolster Shield AI's capabilities in autonomous systems.
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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
6 month growth
↑ 1%1 year growth
↑ 0%2 year growth
↑ 0%The company is actively partnering with Shield AI to develop AI-enabled autonomous solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, marking its largest corporate venture capital investment.
Shield AI partners with Korea Aerospace Industries to advance AI-powered autonomy with Hivemind Enterprise.
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will work with US firm Shield AI in its effort to develop artificial intelligence (AI) that can pilot combat aircraft.
The partnership will combine Booz Allen's deep mission engineering expertise with Shield AI's Hivemind Enterprise platform, initially focused on building solutions for the Department of Defense.
Earlier, Shield AI announced on the 6th that it secured $240 million in funding from strategic investor Hanwha Aerospace and existing investors such as Andreessen Horowitz.