Staff Engineer, Applications (R4830)

Shield AI
Tokyo
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 7+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Interpersonal skills"]

Staff Engineer leading customer-facing deployments of Shield AI’s Hivemind software, developing AI/autonomy applications, and providing technical guidance across global engagements. Travel-heavy role collaborating with engineering and sales teams to deploy on-site, train customers, and drive successful delivery in complex environments.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
3 months ago

Staff Engineer, Applications (R4830)

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Job Summary

Staff Engineer leading customer-facing deployments of Shield AI’s Hivemind software, developing AI/autonomy applications, and providing technical guidance across global engagements. Travel-heavy role collaborating with engineering and sales teams to deploy on-site, train customers, and drive successful delivery in complex environments.
Location: Tokyo
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Deploy with customers on site globally (~50% travel) to support software integration and development activities.
  • •Become an expert user of the Hivemind enterprise software stack and its various autonomy modules.
  • •Provide technical support and training to customers on use of Hivemind.
  • •Develop AI & Autonomy applications using the Shield AI enterprise software development kit.
  • •Assist the sales team in pre-sales activities, e.g., demos, conferences, immersions
Travel: High travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and 7+ years of industry experience, OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and 5+ years of industry experience.
  • •Strong technical background in software engineering.
  • •Strong proficiency in writing modern C++ code.
  • •Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • •Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience:7+ yearsRoboticsDefenseAviationEnterprise software
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingInterpersonal skills
Tech Stack:C++

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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