Job Description
The Special Projects team at Shield AI is an elite force within the office of the CTO, consisting of senior software engineering experts from diverse fields like aerospace, robotics, and cloud infrastructure. This team steers technology development towards strategic alignment with the CTO’s vision by contributing to Hivemind, Shield AI’s software ecosystem for developing resilient intelligent teaming for aircrafts.
As a Principal Engineer, you'll design and prototype generative AI experiences, lead the user experience design of Hivemind Generative AI, and work closely with technical leads to enhance product user experiences. You'll also conduct user research, investigate competing products, and present findings to leadership.
The role requires 15+ years of experience in software development, proficiency in languages like Typescript, C++, Go, or Python, and strong knowledge of modern software engineering practices. Familiarity with React/Node/Typescript/Javascript development, web applications, Linux, Docker, cloud platforms, and Electron is also essential.
About Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems.