Jobs at Shield AI

990,129 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.

Intern - Communications & Content Marketing (Summer 2023)

Company: C3 AI

Location: Peninsula

Posted Jul 19, 2023

C3 AI is seeking marketing interns for their Summer 2023 internship program. The ideal candidate is a strong writer with an interest in technology and AI. Responsibilities include developing content, writing blog posts, and creating social media posts.

Senior/Staff Fullstack Engineer

Company: Lightning AI

Location: Peninsula

Posted Jul 13, 2023

Lightning AI is a company reimagining the way AI is built, focusing on simplicity, sustainability, modularity, and extensibility. They aim to enable individual and enterprise users to build deployment-ready AI tools without having to hire experts or sink resources into in-house infrastructure. The company is backed by $58.6 million in funding and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They are looking for a Staff or Senior Fullstack Engineer to work on developing and scaling their Lightning AI platform.

New Markets Account Executive

Company: Hebbia AI

Location: New York City, NY

Posted Jul 17, 2023

Hebbia is an AI-powered search engine that intelligently answers complex questions. The company has raised significant funding from prominent investors and is looking for an experienced Enterprise SaaS Sales professional to grow sales pipeline, map stakeholders, pitch and manage deals, drive client satisfaction, grow accounts, and optimize go-to-market motion. The role is based in New York City and requires 4+ years of experience in early-stage venture-backed companies, selling in new or early-stage markets, and a strong passion for learning, growth, and leadership.

IT Administrator

Company: Coactive AI

Location: South Bay

Posted Jul 15, 2023

Coactive is a tech startup seeking an experienced IT Administrator or IT Operations professional to build and support a technology ecosystem for their SaaS-based AI/ML solution for images and video. The role involves managing onboarding and offboarding, providing technology support, managing company equipment, and collaborating with external vendors. The company values relevant certifications, experience, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. They offer 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K, unlimited PTO, and social events. They are committed to equal employment opportunity and provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Program Manager - Sensitive Content

Company: Scale AI

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jul 04, 2023

Scale is seeking a risk/trust and safety program manager to build out two critical functions: sensitive content management and wellness programs. The ideal candidate is comfortable charting a course in new or ambiguous spaces and excels at managing stakeholders toward a common goal.

Software Engineer, Generative AI

Company: Scale AI

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jul 03, 2023

The text discusses the role of a Software Engineer at Scale, a company building advanced Generative AI Data Engine and powering the most advanced LLMs and generative models. The role involves building products to drive millions of dollars in revenue and working across the entire product lifecycle. The ideal candidate is a natural entrepreneurial engineer with experience in software engineering, algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming. The company is a hyper-growth startup with a mission to make the transition from traditional software to AI faster across every industry.

Senior/Staff Fullstack Engineer

Company: Lightning AI

Location: Peninsula

Posted Jul 13, 2023

Lightning AI is a company reimagining the way AI is built, focusing on simplicity, sustainability, modularity, and extensibility. They aim to enable individual and enterprise users to build deployment-ready AI tools without having to hire experts or sink resources into in-house infrastructure. The company is backed by $58.6 million in funding and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They are looking for a Staff or Senior Fullstack Engineer to work on developing and scaling their Lightning AI platform.

Product Manager

Company: Coactive AI

Location: South Bay

Posted Jul 15, 2023

Coactive is a startup that offers a solution to make sense of unstructured visual data, which currently represents 80% of internet traffic. The company, founded by experts in high-performance deep learning and data-centric AI, aims to democratize the toughest parts of machine learning systems. The product manager will lead the process to identify and prioritize optimal whole-product capabilities, develop a product strategy, roadmap, and feature-level requirements, and collaborate with development teams on product features. The manager will also play a critical role in developing the product positioning and messaging platform used by marketing and sales to support a successful go-to-market strategy.

Strategic Product Manager

Company: Scale AI

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jul 03, 2023

The text describes a Strategic Product Manager role at Scale, a company enabling Machine Learning across multiple industries. The role involves cross-functional projects, developing new products, and working on high-impact problems. The ideal candidate should have a strong entrepreneurial mindset, previous product development experience, and be comfortable working under ambiguity. The base salary range is $140,800-168,960, with additional compensation through equity and benefits.

Product Manager

Company: Coactive AI

Location: South Bay

Posted Jul 15, 2023

Coactive is a startup offering a solution to manage and analyze visual content, which is often a tax or liability for businesses due to its unstructured nature. The company, founded by experts in high-performance deep learning and data-centric AI, aims to democratize the toughest parts of machine learning systems. The Product Manager will lead the process to identify and prioritize capabilities, develop a product roadmap, and collaborate with development teams on product features. They will also play a role in product positioning and messaging.

IT Administrator

Company: Coactive AI

Location: South Bay

Posted Jul 15, 2023

Coactive is a company that specializes in making visual content more accessible and useful. They offer a solution to help data teams unlock the value of their visual data in minutes, which can be used for use cases such as content understanding and moderation, search, and analytics. The company is looking for an IT Administrator or IT Operations professional to help scale their technology ecosystem and support their growing enterprise customer base.

Software Engineer

Company: Honu-ai

Location: Europe

Posted Jul 03, 2023

We are a remote-first team of 10 creating a novel technology that empowers business owners with superhuman decision-making capabilities. The platform transforms the digital ecosystem into a frictionless smart connective tissue, creating the foundations for the future of commerce. The team has built cutting-edge innovations across multiple sectors, including robotics and neuroscience. The role involves having a hugely visible impact, collaborating with the team to define the strategy and vision, working closely with other engineers to build delightful features, and more.

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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