
Forward Deployed Engineer II
Shield AISoftware
Work mode
Hybrid
Full Time
Location
Experience
2+ yrs
Bachelor's
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
- 2+ yrs software engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in modern C++
- Intermediate proficiency in Python
What you'll do
- Deploy Hivemind AI infrastructure at customer sites
- Develop AI and Autonomy applications using Hivemind
- Provide technical training to customers
- Assist customers integrating Hivemind autonomy to platforms
- Debug software and API integration issues
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
The Forward Deployed Engineer will provide technical expertise and support to customers during the implementation and use of Shield AI enterprise software products. This role involves working closely with customers to understand their requirements and ensuring successful product integration for AI & Autonomy development.
What You'll Do
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
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About Shield AI
Shield AI is a defense technology company building the world's best AI pilot. Their Hivemind AI enables autonomous operations for aircraft, including the V-BAT team drone, without requiring GPS, communications, or a human pilot.
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