Shield AI
Manager of Engineering
Introduction to Shield AI
Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Shield AI is a fast growing, venture-backed defense-technology company built around a team of proven executives, distinguished warfighters, and world-class AI engineers. Since 2018, Shield AI’s products and people have supported operations around the world with the US Department of Defense and our allies. Most recently, we acquired Heron Systems and Martin UAV as wholly owned subsidiaries of Shield AI. Join our team and shape the future of artificially intelligent systems.
Are you a passionate, innovative, experienced Software Engineering Manager looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission driven and values focused teammates? Shield AI is just the place for you!
As a Software Engineering Manager you will build out a team and technically lead the road-map of V-BAT Commander, software that allows operators to plan missions, command and control a V-BAT UAS. You will work closely with talented engineers to define future generations of Shield AI products by executing new programs and helping to solve the hard problems. In this role, you will collaborate closely with a variety of different engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, software and AI engineering, to establish system level architectures and secure systems. You will lead cross-functional product development activities creating delightful user experiences for operating Hivemind enabled platforms.
As a Software Engineering Manager, you will:
- Serve as the functional team lead for the V-BAT Commander team; Grow the team.
- Develop an excellent technical products for V-BAT Mission Planning, Operator training and Command and Control
- Make software development faster, and our products more capable and reliable through design and implementation of the right tools, processes, and architectures.
- Partner with the Android team to align technology visions across desktop and Android applications
- Define and enforce modern software design practices.
- Manage product architecture, ICD and other system level design documentation
- Develop and implement a rigorous test plan for the V-BAT Commander product
As a Software Engineering Manager on the team, you will also be responsible for:
- Aligning technical approaches with long-term roadmaps
- Aligning interfaces in the Hivemind Commander team with other teams
- Building out systems architectures and infrastructureas needed to support development efforts
- Other duties as assigned
Required qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering, or equivalent engineering roles
- 3+ years of people leadership experience
- B.S. or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- You are organized and methodical
- You have a demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
Preferred qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience developing complex web applications
- 5+ years of experience developing highly interactive and visualization rich applications and/or games
- 3+ years of experience with autonomous systems
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Salary Range: $194,000- $257,000 Annually + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)
Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Information on the benefits offered is here.
If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now!
Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
To conform to U.S. Government regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Shield AI builds advanced AI-powered autonomy systems for military and defense applications, enabling mission-critical operations in contested environments. Our platform, Hivemind, supports developers and operators with robust tools for quick adaptation and deployment, ensuring superior situational awareness and operational efficiency. With unique solutions like the AI-piloted X-BAT and ViDAR surveillance system, we are transforming how defense technology meets real-world challenges.
- Founded
- Founded 2015
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services