Senior Staff Engineer, Cloud SRE/DevOps

Shield AI, a pioneering venture-backed defense technology company founded in 2015, is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer for Cloud SRE/DevOps to join their innovative team. The company's flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, is at the forefront of protecting service members and civilians through intelligent systems.

As a Cloud SRE/DevOps Engineer on the Forge team, you'll play a crucial role in optimizing cloud deployments and enabling customer deployment capabilities. Your responsibilities will span managing internal Hivemind instances, ensuring scalability for simulation and testing, and serving as the primary technical consultant for customer deployments.

The position requires extensive experience in DevOps and cloud infrastructure, with expertise in Kubernetes, containerization, and modern cloud platforms. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies while contributing to meaningful defense technology applications. The role offers competitive compensation ($174,200-$261,301) and comprehensive benefits including equity, bonuses, and relocation assistance.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of relevant experience, strong technical capabilities in cloud infrastructure, and excellent communication skills. You'll be working from either San Diego or Washington D.C., collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in military and defense technology.

This role presents a unique opportunity to work with advanced autonomous systems while building and optimizing critical infrastructure. You'll be part of a mission-driven company that values technical excellence and is committed to making a real-world impact in defense technology. The position offers both technical challenges and leadership opportunities, making it ideal for experienced engineers looking to work on meaningful projects with cutting-edge technology.