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Forward Deployed Engineer, Autonomy (open level)

Shield AI· Hivemind Solutions Division – Applications Engineering
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Hybrid (San Diego, CA; Dallas, TX; Washington, D.C.)$152k - $228kFull Time EmployeePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior-level, travel-heavy Applications Engineer role focused on deploying Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software in real-world environments, integrating products on-site with customers, and collaborating with internal engineering teams. Opportunities for technical leadership over time.

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.
  • 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
  • Assist in post-sales deployment and integration of Shield AI enterprise software products.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and training materials.
  • Help customers debug software/API integration issues.
  • Collaborate with the product engineering team to address customer feedback and improve products.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of industry experience
  • 2+ years of experience in an integration/applications engineering role
  • 2+ years of experience working in a startup environment.
  • Strong technical background in software engineering.
  • Strong proficiency in writing modern C++ code.
  • Intermediate proficiency in writing Python code.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Required:C++Python

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
  • Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including skill set, level of experience, licenses/certifications, and location.
  • All offers contingent on background check; some eligibility restrictions apply.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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