Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Posted on 1/23/2023

Shield AI

Shield AI

501-1,000 employees

Develops autonomous AI pilots for military aircrafts

AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace

Senior

Dallas, TX, USA

Required Skills
Kotlin
Agile
UI/UX Design
Git
Data Structures & Algorithms
Java
SCRUM
Android Development
Requirements
  • Take ownership of features and make a direct impact on the Nova Controller and future applications
  • Develop new features and capabilities that delights the user experience, using the latest Android technologies and framework available in the Android Jetpack library
  • Build tools that will empower mobile developers to work more efficiently
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent practical experience, plus 3+ years of industry experience
  • Understanding of Computer Science Fundamentals, Object Oriented Programming, and Data Structures/Algorithms
  • Understanding of modern Android development, Android application lifecycle, Android UI layout design, and MVVM arhitecture
  • An understanding of SDLC and Agile development methodologies such as Lean, Scrum, or Kanban. Experience with Git, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery mechanisms
  • Experience writing code in Java or Kotlin Programming Languages
  • You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
Responsibilities
  • You will be a part of setting a culture of creativity, innovation and excellence in all areas of engineering and technology on mobile
  • Establish and follow coding standards and best practices for mobile development on Android with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose
  • Collaborate with a diverse group of highly motivated and supportive engineers from various disciplines to create reliable and secure autonomous intelligent systems to protect lives
  • Provide exceptional user experience on mobile, tablets, and large screen devices by helping define the architecture, building up features, and improving existing ones on the Android platform
  • Prototype and test experimental features and libraries to asses project fit
  • Work with the User Experience and Design (UXD) and Business Development teams and incorporate design wireframes and user feedback to improve the user experience
  • Makes sound design/coding decisions keeping customer experience in the forefront. Contributes to a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Help influence the technical roadmap for Product Management
  • Constantly improve your craft and take pride in what you ship

Shield AI, a leader in AI for aviation, has a proven track record of technical innovation, with its Hivemind autonomy stack being the world's first autonomous AI Pilot deployed in combat since 2018. The company's culture is rooted in its mission to protect service members and civilians, and it has been recognized by Forbes, CB Insights, and Fast Company for its industry leadership. With a competitive edge backed by top-tier Silicon Valley VC funds, Shield AI offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology in aviation.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$940.7M

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

33%

2 year growth

116%

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

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