HOME Software Engineering & Dev Senior Engineer, AI Engineering (R5856)
  • Shieldai
  • San Diego, CA
  • Full-Time
  • 20 days ago
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Senior Engineer, AI Engineering (R5856).

Software Engineering & Dev Full-Time

Senior Engineer, AI Engineering (R5856): our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for a senior engineer building AI-powered training tools and technical learning systems for Hivemind concepts and workflows.
  • The Person:The person will develop an AI-powered training coach, create technical training materials and workshops, build prompt-based tooling, and automate the upgrade of Hivemind learning content and workflows.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate has professional proficiency in Python and the ability to read, debug, and create credible examples in modern C++, plus hands-on experience integrating large language models and generative AI APIs.

About the role

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

Job Description:

The Senior AI Engineer, Hivemind Learning & Development is a hands-on individual contributor who will build the AI-powered products, content systems, and measurement capabilities that help engineers learn Hivemind faster and apply it successfully. Embedded within the Hivemind Learning & Development team, this role combines production AI engineering, developer experience, and technical education. 

You will own an AI training coach that provides grounded, context-aware guidance; create tooling that turns learning objectives and product changes into high-quality workshops; and partner with autonomy experts to produce deeply technical curricula, labs, and assessments. The role works closely with Applications Engineering, Hivemind engineering and Customer Success. 

Success is defined by trusted learning products that ship, shorter time to technical proficiency, faster and more consistent workshop development, content that stays current with Hivemind releases, and clear evidence that training improves customer capability and product adoption. 

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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.
 
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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. 
Published September 15, 2026
Location San Diego, CA
Job Type Full-Time