Shield AI

Senior Engineer, Software Engineering Tools (R4913)

Shield AI$120K — $190K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software development experience.
  • Proficiency in Python, C++, JavaScript, and SQL.
  • Experience designing and supporting internal tools for engineering, manufacturing, or operations teams.
  • Database schema design expertise.
  • Experience with automated package build/deployment (CI/CD).
  • Familiar with containerization technologies (Docker).
  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS).

Responsibilities

  • Own software development from design through deployment for various internal tools.
  • Integrate diverse engineering systems like electronic design automation and CAD.
  • Collaborate with teams, including electrical engineering, to develop innovative solutions.
  • Utilize databases, scripts, services, and application packaging for software deployment.
  • Enhance existing frameworks by adding features and fixing bugs.
  • Leverage AI-assisted tools to expedite software development.

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Equity options
Full Job Description
Job Description:

We're looking for a software engineer to develop internal tools that directly accelerate the development of some of the most cutting-edge aircraft in the defense industry. In this role, you'll partner closely with engineers across disciplines to design, build, and support a wide range of tooling - from lightweight automation scripts and macros to more robust frameworks and platforms. These solutions will be deeply embedded in daily workflows and represent some of the highest-impact software at the company, enabling teams to move faster, make better decisions, and bring advanced capabilities to life more efficiently.

What you'll do:

  • Own software development from design through deployment for a range of internal tools, as an independent developer operating within a broader organization.
  • Integrate diverse engineering systems, including electronic design automation, computer-aided design, and product lifecycle management tools.
  • Embed with teams such as electrical engineering and production automation to incubate new projects and develop elegant solutions to difficult problems.
  • Use databases, scripts, services, and application packaging to deploy software across multiple platforms.
  • Improve existing frameworks and tools by adding features, fixing bugs, and enhancing maintainability.
  • Use AI assisted tools and workflows to accelerate development.


Required qualifications:

  • 5+ years of software development experience.
  • Proficiency in Python, C++, JavaScript, and SQL.
  • Experience designing, building, and supporting internal tools used by engineering, manufacturing, or operations teams.
  • Experience with database schema design and analysis.
  • Experience building automated package build and deployment pipelines (CI/CD).
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker).
  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS).


$120,000 - $190,000 a year

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary 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. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

About Shield AI

Shield AI is a defense technology company that develops artificially intelligent systems for military applications. The company was founded in 2015 by Brandon Tseng, Ryan Tseng, and Andrew Reiter, and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Shield AI's products include autonomous drones and software that can be used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and other military operations. The company's mission is to reduce the number of military casualties by providing soldiers with better intelligence and situational awareness. Shield AI has received funding from a number of investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and Founders Fund.
Learn more about Shield AI
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2015

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