Shield AI is a defense technology company founded in 2015, focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
The Special Projects team operates within the office of the CTO and consists of highly experienced software engineering experts from diverse fields.
This team is responsible for steering technology development in alignment with the CTO’s vision and impacts the development of foundational Hivemind products.
The role involves designing and prototyping generative AI experiences to accelerate autonomy development.
Responsibilities include working closely with the Office of the CTO, leading user experience design for Hivemind Generative AI, conducting user research, and investigating competing products.
Requirements:
Candidates must have 15+ years of experience developing large, production-quality software systems.
A strong grasp of software development principles and high productivity in mainstream languages such as Typescript, C++, Go, or Python is required.
Applicants should have 5+ years of experience with React/Node/Typescript/Javascript development and web applications development.
Deep familiarity with client and UI state management, advanced SPA routing, and multi-modal input handling is essential.
Experience with Linux, Docker, CI/CD environments, and a major cloud platform (Azure, GCP, AWS) is necessary.
Candidates should possess fluid intelligence to operate effectively in ambiguous conditions and drive technical efforts.
Benefits:
The position offers a salary range of $220,000 - $330,000 per year, along with bonuses and equity.
Full-time regular employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, while temporary employees are eligible for a temporary benefits package after 60 days.
Salary compensation is influenced by various factors, including skill set, experience, and work location.
Shield AI is committed to being an equal opportunity workplace and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special needs.