Staff Engineer, Software Applications

Shield AI is a defense aviation and robotics company specializing in AI & Autonomy development and enterprise software solutions.
$150,697 - $226,046
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
7+ years of experience
AI · Robotics · Defense

Description For Staff Engineer, Software Applications

Shield AI is seeking a Staff Engineer, Software Applications to join their Hivemind Division - Customer Engagement team. This role involves providing technical expertise and support to customers during the implementation and use of Shield AI enterprise software products. The ideal candidate will become an expert user of the Hivemind enterprise software stack, develop AI & Autonomy applications, and work closely with customers to ensure successful product integration.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing technical support and training to customers
  • Developing AI & Autonomy applications using Shield AI's enterprise software development kit
  • Assisting in pre-sales activities and post-sales deployment
  • Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
  • Collaborating with the engineering team to improve products
  • Visiting customers on-site globally to support software integration

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 7+ years of industry experience
  • 3+ years of experience in an integration/applications engineering role
  • 3+ years of experience working in a startup environment
  • Strong proficiency in modern C++ and intermediate proficiency in Python
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and autonomy technologies in the defense aviation and robotics industry. Join Shield AI to contribute to innovative solutions and make a significant impact in the field.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Staff Engineer, Software Applications

  • Become an expert user of the Hivemind enterprise software stack
  • Provide technical support and training to customers
  • Develop AI & Autonomy applications using the Shield AI enterprise software development kit
  • Assist the sales team in pre-sales activities, e.g., demos
  • Assist in post-sales deployment and integration of Shield AI enterprise software products
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and training materials
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
  • Help customers debug software/API integration issues
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to address customer feedback and improve products
  • Visit customers on site globally to support software integration and development activities

Requirements For Staff Engineer, Software Applications

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 7+ years of industry experience
  • 3+ years of experience in an integration/applications engineering role
  • 3+ years of experience working in a startup environment
  • Strong proficiency in writing modern C++ code
  • Intermediate proficiency in writing Python code
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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