Principal Engineer, Cloud SRE/DevOps

Shield AI, a venture-backed defense technology company founded in 2015, is seeking a Principal Engineer for Cloud SRE/DevOps to join their Forge team. This role is crucial in optimizing cloud deployments and enabling customer deployment of Forge instances. The position offers a competitive salary range of $208,360 - $312,540, along with bonus, benefits, and equity.

The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of experience and deep expertise in cloud platforms, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation. You'll be responsible for managing Shield AI's internal Hivemind instances and ensuring Forge's scalability for simulation and testing. The role combines technical leadership with customer-facing responsibilities, requiring both strong engineering skills and excellent communication abilities.

Working at Shield AI means joining a company at the intersection of defense technology and artificial intelligence. Their flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, powers aircraft, drones, and other platforms for complex missions in contested environments. With offices across the United States and international locations, you'll be part of a team supporting U.S. and allied operations worldwide.

The position offers significant technical challenges, including optimizing cloud deployments, implementing canary deployments, and managing large-scale distributed systems. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes, Helm, and modern CI/CD tools while having the opportunity to impact critical defense technology applications.

This role is perfect for a seasoned DevOps/SRE professional who wants to apply their expertise to meaningful defense technology projects while working with a talented team and modern tech stack. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including equity, visa sponsorship, and relocation assistance, demonstrating their commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.