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Staff Software Engineer, Generative AI (R3436) Join to apply for the Staff Software Engineer, Generative AI (R3436) role at Shield AI Staff Software Engineer, Generative AI (R3436) 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Staff Software Engineer, Generative AI (R3436) role at Shield AI Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram. As a Principal Engineer on the Generative AI (Gen AI) Team, you will play a pivotal role in harnessing generative AI technologies to enhance the velocity and efficiency of our internal developers and customers. This cross-functional team operates under the Systems Group and collaborates closely with Software Operations, Autonomy Factory Team, and other key stakeholders to integrate AI-driven solutions into our products and processes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

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 experiences.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 7+ 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. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and mentor junior engineers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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. $182,000 - $274,000 a year Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. ### Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Shield AI by 2x Get notified about new Staff Software Engineer jobs in San Diego Metropolitan Area . Sr. Software Engineer - Investment Manager Senior Software Engineer (Identity Decisioning) Senior Engineer, Software Quality - Hybrid Staff Software Engineer (Identity Decisioning) Sr. SW DQA Engineer, PDM SW Apps (Hybrid) Lead Specialist, Cyber Managed Detection and Response SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS Carlsbad, CA $121,400.00-$161,800.00 2 weeks ago Staff Front-End Software Engineer, List Experience Staff Software Developer - AI DevOps Engineer San Diego, CA $117,300.00-$158,700.00 1 year ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shield AI

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