Shield AI · 8 hours ago
Manager, Software Engineering - Ground Control Station (R4410)
Dallas, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$163K/yr - $245K/yr
7+ years expShield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. They are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Ground Control Station team, responsible for the professional growth of engineers and the technical excellence of GCS products.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesDronesMachine LearningNational Security
Responsibilities
Lead and grow a team of software engineers, providing mentorship, career development, and regular performance feedback
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of new features for ground control applications, ensuring projects stay on schedule and meet high standards of reliability and performance
Define the technical roadmap for GCS applications, balancing the need for rapid feature development with long-term architectural stability
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between your team and autonomy engineers, embedded developers, UX designers, and product stakeholders to align on requirements and mission objectives
Ensure technical excellence by driving best practices in system architecture, code quality, automated testing, and performance profiling
Bridge the gap between engineering and the field: Partner with operators to gather feedback and ensure the software performs reliably under real-world mission conditions
Recruit and onboard top-tier engineering talent to scale the team’s capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 7+ years. This must include 2+ years of experience in a formal people management or high-level technical leadership role
Demonstrated expertise in building real-time or performance-sensitive applications (ideally for UAVs, robotics, vehicles, or simulation systems)
Proficiency in (or ability to technically manage) modern web and systems languages such as TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js, and C++
Proven track record of leading teams to ship reliable, high-quality software in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to mentor engineers and manage stakeholders
Strong understanding of the full software development life cycle, including design documentation, testing strategies, and post-release validation
Preferred
Experience managing teams building ground control software, mission planning, or real-time visualization platforms
Experience scaling engineering teams in a high-growth or venture-backed environment
Knowledge of cloud-based or distributed architectures for telemetry and control systems
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and modern CI/CD pipelines
Understanding of cybersecurity and data link protocols in mission-critical or defense environments
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
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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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