Introduction to Shield AI
Shield AI, founded in 2015, is a venture-backed defense technology company on a mission to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The company is renowned for developing the world’s best AI pilot, Hivemind, which has capabilities demonstrated in various aircraft including F-16s and drones. Shield AI stands out in the AI for aviation sector, backed by top-tier Silicon Valley VC funds, and has been recognized on Forbes’ AI 50 and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies lists.
Job Role and Responsibilities
As a Principal Software Engineer in the Software Integration team, you will be part of the Special Projects team within the office of the CTO. This elite group of senior software engineering experts is tasked with steering technology development in alignment with the CTO’s vision. Your role will involve:
- Technology Strategy Ideation: Developing technologies to facilitate strategic articulation.
- Rapid Iteration with Customer Feedback: Showcasing developed architectures to customers, gathering feedback, and iterating based on the feedback.
- Creating Reference Implementations: Developing potential future products or components.
- Exploring Future Technologies: Evaluating future hardware and software technologies that could impact Shield AI’s product roadmap.
- Technical Debt Identification: Analyzing and synthesizing solutions to address technical debt across the software stack.
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience in developing large, production-quality software systems.
- Expertise in modern C++ (C++17 and beyond).
- Deep experience in architectural design and implementation of large and complex distributed systems.
- Proficiency in Git and other code management tools.
- Passion for developing optimized software solutions and maintaining high standards in software hygiene.
- Strong collaboration skills and a desire to continuously learn and adapt.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the aerospace or robotics industries.
- Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms like Azure, GCP, and AWS.
- Leadership experience or technical project lead roles.
- Professional experience in Linux environments and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Workplace and Compensation
This on-site position is based in San Diego, California, offering a competitive salary range of $206,661 to $309,991 per year, along with bonuses, health insurance, and equity options. Shield AI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Bonus
- Health Insurance
- Equity
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