Remote Principal Engineer, Full Stack Developer (Remote)

at Shield AI

Posted 2 days ago 6 applied

Description:

  • 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.