Shield AI · 3 days ago
Senior Engineer, Generative AI (R4173)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$160K/yr - $240K/yr
3+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. As a Senior Engineer on the Generative AI Team, you will enhance internal and customer development through AI technologies, collaborating across teams to integrate AI-driven solutions into products and processes.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Core Product Enhancements: Develop and integrate generative AI tools to augment existing feature sets for both internal and external consumption
Standalone Applications: Design and implement new AI-driven tools aimed at improving developer velocity, such as upgrade assistants and documentation aides
Internal Process Tools: Create and deploy AI solutions focused on enhancing internal release velocity, including PR review automation and bug-resolution agents
Collaboration: Work closely with the Software Operations group to define requirements and timelines for compute and networking needs, ensuring adherence to best practices and IP-safety standards
Integration: Partner with the Autonomy Factory Team to incorporate AI tooling into the deployed server, enhancing workflows and user experience
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience developing large, production-quality software systems for Machine Learning or Autonomy
Expertise in modern programming languages such as Python, C++, or Go
Proven experience with generative AI models and frameworks, including training, fine-tuning, and deployment
Strong knowledge of software development best practices, including CI/CD, version control (Git), and code-management tools
Preferred
Familiarity with AI integration into developer tooling and workflows
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices related to AI deployments
Experience with cloud platforms and scalable AI infrastructure
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity
Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Company
Shield AI
Shield AI is a deep-tech company that focuses on developing AI-powered systems to enhance the safety of service members and civilians.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.31BKey Investors
Hercules CapitalUS Innovative Technology FundSnowpoint Ventures
2025-03-06Series F· $240M
2023-12-29Debt Financing· $200M
2023-10-31Series F· $300M
Leadership Team
Gary Steele
Chief Executive Officer
Brandon Tseng
Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-11
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