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Applications Engineer, Autonomy (open level)

Shieldai · United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
86 days
Shieldai's roles stay open a median of 86 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Shieldai's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Shieldai
high
462 stale, 23 reposted of 462 open
Hiring momentum
615 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Shieldai's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Shieldai.

About this role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Shield AI, you will be responsible for deploying Hivemind software in real-world environments, working closely with customers to understand their needs and provide technical expertise. This role involves significant travel, including international trips, to ensure successful integration of AI and autonomy products. You will also collaborate with internal engineering teams and have opportunities for growth into technical leadership.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Shieldai as an employer.

What you need

  • Several years of relevant industry experience (for senior-level role)
  • Strong technical fundamentals
  • Hands-on mindset
  • Experience programming in C, C++, or Rust

Nice to have

  • Passion for autonomy, robotics, or aerospace
  • Track record of taking initiative in dynamic, customer-driven environments

What you get

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Worth weighing

  • Travel-heavy role with frequent international trips
  • Role may not suit those preferring minimal travel or primarily R&D work
  • All offers contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check

Summarised from Shieldai's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Shieldai on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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