Shield AI · 4 weeks ago
Senior Deep Learning Engineer
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Senior Deep Learning Engineer will drive R&D projects, research and implement state-of-the-art perception capabilities, and deploy AI stacks for edge devices.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Drive R&D projects and contribute to our AI and autonomy strategy
Research, design, and implement state-of-the-art perception capabilities, taking ideas from concept to field deployment
Deploy and optimise our AI stack for edge devices
Collaborate with deep learning engineers to develop scalable tools and frameworks for large-scale AI operations
Stay up to date with cutting-edge AI and deep learning research, contributing to ongoing R&D initiatives
Qualification
Required
Recent experience developing deep learning-based solutions for computer vision applications
Strong understanding of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and transformers for object classification, recognition, and segmentation
Experience implementing novel deep learning architectures using frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Caffe
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field
Preferred
Published research in leading AI/Computer Vision conferences (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, PAMI, JMLR)
Proficiency in C++ and/or Python for AI model development
Experience with object detection, target tracking, SLAM, 3D reconstruction, behaviour analysis, and automated surveillance systems
Background in edge AI deployment, including model pruning, quantisation, and performance tuning
Hands-on experience with MLOps, managing AI pipelines, and scaling deep learning services
Experience mentoring junior engineers/researchers in AI and deep learning
Benefits
Salary + equity for permanent roles, with flexible working options available.
Flexible and supportive work environment — our office is in Port Melbourne, close to Melbourne CBD.
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.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
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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
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