Jobs at Shield AI

990,027 open positions

Shield AI transforms autonomous flight with AI‑driven UAVs, most notably the Hummingbird platform that blends computer vision, SLAM, and real‑time decision‑making to enable pilots to focus on mission strategy.

Hiring focuses on software engineers, data scientists, robotics and hardware developers, cybersecurity specialists, program managers, and operations staff. Applicants face system‑design challenges, algorithmic puzzles, and domain knowledge in aviation and defense regulations, and can expect rapid iteration cycles and cross‑functional teamwork.

Job Transparency’s transparent salary ranges, employee sentiment scores, and benefits insights let candidates compare Shield AI offers against industry norms, assess team culture, and prioritize roles that match career ambitions.

Backend Engineer, SQL

Company: Coactive AI

Location: South Bay

Posted Aug 17, 2024

Coactive is a company that makes it easy to search, filter, and analyze visual content. They have a team of experts who have developed a playbook to democratize machine learning systems. The company is seeking a Backend Engineer to build highly reliable full-stack applications using foundational AI models.

Manager of Strategic Partnerships

Company: Tempus AI

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 17, 2024

Tempus is seeking a Manager of Strategic Partnerships to lead key partnerships and manage a growing team in their Customer Excellence division. The role involves driving strategic growth by overseeing high-priority customers and cross-functional initiatives that advance Tempus' mission of connecting the healthcare ecosystem.

Solutions Engineer, Public Sector

Company: Scale AI

Location: Washington DC

Posted Aug 17, 2024

The job posting is for a Solution Engineer position at Scale, a company that believes in making AI accessible to everyone. The role involves working with federal clients, creating tailored demonstrations, and integrating external datasets to solve government use cases. The company offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, equity, and benefits.

Buyer

Company: Tempus AI

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 17, 2024

The job posting is for a buyer position at Tempus, a company that connects genomic data to clinical settings. The role involves managing purchasing, sourcing, and procurement for the company's laboratories and facilities.

Software Engineer, LLM Inference Frameworks Engineer

Company: Together AI

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Aug 17, 2024

Together AI is a research-driven artificial intelligence company that offers competitive compensation, startup equity, and other benefits. The company is looking for a candidate with experience in ML engineering optimization, proficient in CC++, Python, or Rust, and expertise in GPU high-performance computing optimization using CUDA.

Software Engineer - AI Solutions

Company: Coactive AI

Location: South Bay

Posted Aug 17, 2024

Coactive is a company that helps businesses harness the power of machine learning to unlock the potential of unstructured data. They provide a platform that allows users to search, filter, and analyze visual content, and they are looking for a software engineer to join their solutions team.

Backend Engineer, Streaming

Company: Coactive AI

Location: South Bay

Posted Aug 17, 2024

Coactive is a company that helps organizations make sense of their visual data by providing a platform for searching, filtering, and analyzing images and videos. They are looking for a Backend Engineer to develop and maintain scalable streaming data pipelines and workflows.

Senior DevOps Engineer

Company: Vectra AI

Location: East Bay

Posted Aug 17, 2024

Vectra AI is a leader in AI-driven threat detection and response, and is looking for a senior DevOps Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing and implementing pipelines and tools to ensure continuous integration and deployment, as well as working with geodistributed development teams to improve quality and timeto deploy.

Head of Infrastructure

Company: Suki Ai

Location: Other US Location

Posted Aug 17, 2024

Suki is a company that is creating a new category in the healthtech space, aiming to provide a voice user interface for healthcare. They are looking for a Head of Infrastructure to lead their devops organization and build enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure using GCP. The company is committed to making sure every pixel of their product is in service of the doctor and is a user-driven company.

Senior Software Engineer, Federal

Company: Scale AI

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Aug 17, 2024

Scale AI is seeking highly skilled Senior Software Engineers to join their Federal Engineering team. The role involves designing and implementing scalable backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the platform roadmap.

Technical Program Manager

Company: Scale AI

Location: Other US Location

Posted Aug 18, 2024

Scale is hiring a Technical Program Manager to lead operational processes, improve tools, and collaborate with stakeholders. The role requires industry experience, analytical skills, and project management expertise.

Senior Accountant - Mexico remote

Company: Proper AI

Location: Remote

Posted Aug 16, 2024

Proper is a quickly growing startup that values its employees' skills, voice, and happiness. The company is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its team, responsible for managing accounting processes and teams, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial reporting and reconciliations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Shield AI?
Shield AI fosters a mission‑driven culture with high accountability, fast‑paced innovation, and collaborative teams. Employees work on cutting‑edge autonomous systems that directly impact national security, receive flexible work arrangements, competitive stock options, comprehensive health plans, and a strong emphasis on professional development and continuous learning.
What types of positions are available at Shield AI?
With 779 open roles, Shield AI hires across software, data science, robotics, hardware, cybersecurity, program management, operations, and support functions—all focused on autonomous UAV systems and defense applications.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Demonstrate deep expertise in AI, computer vision, or UAV systems; showcase a portfolio of relevant projects; solve algorithmic challenges; reference industry standards like DO‑254 or MIL‑STD‑810; tailor your résumé to highlight measurable impact; and prepare insightful questions that reflect a thorough understanding of Shield AI’s mission and technology stack.

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