Platform Software Engineer

February 15

🏄 California – Remote

Although this job is listed in California, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $155k - $312k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

🧑‍💻 Full-stack Engineer

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Shield AI is a company dedicated to developing advanced AI autonomy technologies for military and commercial aviation applications. Their flagship product, Hivemind, is an integrated AI pilot system capable of operating autonomously in various environments without the need for GPS or communication signals. Shield AI's technology enables drones and aircraft, such as the V-BAT and Nova 2, to perform complex missions autonomously, ranging from indoor building clearance to high-stakes air combat. The company partners with strategic organizations to enhance military capabilities and ventures into commercial markets, offering solutions for efficient autonomous cargo transportation and oil and gas inspections.

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2008

🚀 Aerospace

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🔐 Security

📋 Description

• Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. • Its flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, powers aircraft, drones, and other platforms, enabling complex missions with high reliability in contested environments. • As a Platform Software Engineer on the Hivemind Forge team, you will shape the infrastructure and tools enabling the development of advanced autonomy systems. • You will contribute to the design of intuitive web applications, robust APIs, and developer-friendly SDKs that empower autonomy engineers to create, refine, and deploy Hivemind’s capabilities in both simulated and real-world environments.

🎯 Requirements

• 8-15 + years of experience designing and delivering production-grade, scalable software systems. • Advanced proficiency with Golang and Python for systems programming and backend development. • 3+ years of experience with cloud computing platforms, container orchestration, and virtualization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, VMware). • Expertise in designing and optimizing relational databases, data models, and high-throughput pipelines. • Strong understanding of network protocols (e.g., UDP, TCP) and hands-on experience with building distributed networked applications. • Familiarity with systems programming concepts such as concurrency, performance optimization, and resource management. • Experience deploying secure, reliable infrastructure in hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. • BS/MS in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. • Proven ability to work collaboratively, mentor team members, and deliver results in fast-paced, mission-driven environments.

🏖️ Benefits

• Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity • Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) • Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity • International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.