Shield AI jobs in San Diego

Shield AI has 66 open jobs in San Diego on Jobiba as of 29 October 2026. Among the 24 newest, the most common roles are Staff Engineer (5) and Program Manager (2).

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66
Newest posting
29 Oct 2026
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United States

Roles among the 24 newest

  • Staff Engineer5
  • Program Manager2
  • Senior Engineer2
  • Engineering Manager1
  • Forward Deployed Engineer1
  • Product Portfolio Analyst1

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Newest Shield AI jobs in San Diego

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Staff Engineer, Full-Stack – Forge

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$160K – $290K/yr

About Shield AI Shield AI is a defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. We build autonomy systems for air, maritime, space, and other platforms operating in complex and contested environments. Forge is the…

TypeScript · Python · React

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Staff Organizational Change Management Specialist

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$130K – $190K/yr

What you'll do: Build Shield's OCM program for technical functions: frameworks, templates, playbooks, intake process, and success metrics. Own change strategy and execution for major initiatives, such as identity and access changes, endpoint and device management, security…

AI · Project Management

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Staff Engineer, Modelling and Simulation

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$150K – $230K/yr

Job Description: The Hivemind Simulation team provides the simulation capabilities that power the AI Factory’s training and evaluation for the next generation autonomous AI pilots. The Simulation Platform team builds the simulation framework and foundational infrastructure that…

Python · AI · C++

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Summer 2027 - Software Engineer Intern

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesInternship17 hrs ago

$37 – $97/hr

Our Summer Internship program is a wonderful opportunity for Fall and Spring graduates to immerse themselves in an innovative and mission driven culture. Our paid internship program will provide you with hands on mentorship, an opportunity to add real contribution to our company…

JavaScript · Python · Java

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Technical Program Manager - Finance Technology

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$120K – $190K/yr

Job Description: Shield AI is seeking a Technical Program Manager to run a highly organized, effective Finance Technology delivery function. As Scrum Master and owner of the team's Jira operating rhythm, you will turn priorities into achievable commitments and make capacity,…

AI · Finance

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Staff Safety-Critical Software Engineer

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$200K – $300K/yr

Job Description: Shield AI is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to help drive the design, development, and integration of a safety critical Run-Time Assurance (RTA) product. The Hivemind Foundations team is responsible for a suite of core products and capabilities that brings…

Git · Linux · AI

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Staff UAS Flight Test Operator

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$36 – $54/hr

The Staff UAS Flight Test Operator leads system-level flight test operations supporting Hivemind Mission Autonomy across small UAS and external platforms. As a member of the Hivemind Product Quality team, this role supports the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for…

Linux · AI

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Staff Field Solutions Engineer

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$180K – $280K/yr

Job Description: Shield AI is hiring a Field Solutions Engineer, Hivemind to support technical sales, customer engagements, demonstrations, and capture activities for Hivemind, Shield AI’s autonomy solution for intelligent, mission-capable unmanned systems. Hivemind enables…

Python · Linux · AI

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Staff Engineer, Platform

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$160K – $290K/yr

Job Description: We are looking for a Staff Platform Engineer to contribute to the Platform solutions and infrastructure that power Forge, the AI Factory. These components provide distributed runtime capabilities that enable teams to reliably orchestrate workloads, process data,…

Python · Kubernetes · AI

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Staff Engineer, Test Automation

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$157K – $235.8K/yr

Job Description: 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…

TypeScript · Python · Kubernetes

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Staff UI Designer

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$117K – $170K/yr

Job Description: Shield AI is hiring a Senior UI Designer to lead the design evolution of the Shield AI website and establish the foundational systems that support it. This role owns the digital experience from interface strategy through high-fidelity execution, creating clear,…

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Staff Engineer, Data Platform

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$150K – $230K/yr

Job Description: We are looking for a Staff Data Platform Engineer to help define and build the data foundation of the AI Factory. The Data Platform provides a unifying, knowledge-graph-centered API layer for human and agentic workflows. It connects configurations, requirements,…

Python · Kubernetes · Linux

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Senior Analytics Engineer - Finance

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$120K – $190K/yr

Job Description: Shield AI is seeking a Senior Analytics Engineer to lead the design and delivery of trusted data products for Corporate FP&A, Accounting, Program Finance, GTM, and Strategic Finance. You will independently shape analytical solutions, establish shared standards,…

Python · SQL · AI

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Forward Deployed Engineer, Operations & Sustainment - open level

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-timeHybrid17 hrs ago

$156K – $320K/yr

Job Description: Shield AI builds intelligent systems that protect service members and civilians. Our products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and our teams support customers and operations across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and…

Python · Linux · AI

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Senior Generative AI Application Engineer, Learning & Development

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$160K – $250K/yr

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…

Python · AI · C++

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Senior Engineer, Automated Test

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-timeHybrid17 hrs ago

$114.3K – $171.4K/yr

The Hivemind Software Engineering Integration and Test team is seeking a Senior Automated Test Engineer to design, develop, and scale advanced automated testing and CI/CD infrastructure for our next-generation autonomy platform. You will help develop test frameworks that enable…

TypeScript · Python · Linux

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Senior Staff Technical Program Manager

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$180K – $270K/yr

Job Description: As Technical Program Manager you will be responsible for key components of Hivemind Enterprise, a software development kit that enables both Shield AI and third parties to create a new generation of unmanned systems and mission applications that deliver…

Artificial Intelligence · AI · Project Management

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Senior Engineer, Software Integration

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$152K – $228K/yr

Job Description: The Systems & Platform Integration team serves as the engineering bridge between Hivemind autonomy and operational platforms across Shield AI’s Expeditionary and Emerging Operations portfolio. Our mission is to rapidly enable new platform adoption by developing…

Python · Linux · AI

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Senior Staff Engineer, System Architect

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$170K – $310K/yr

Job Description: Shield AI is seeking an experienced System Architect to own the architecture of Hivemind Forge – an AI development ecosystem and the segment of Hivemind that enables developers to build, train, tune, evaluate, optimize, and deploy learning-based autonomy…

Kubernetes · AI

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Manager, Engineering - Software Integration

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$173K – $259K/yr

Job Description: Are you a passionate and innovative engineer looking to help develop state-of-the-art AI and robotics products? Are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? Do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? Shield AI is just…

Python · AI · C++

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Engineer II, Automated Test

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$110K – $160K/yr

Job Description: The Hivemind Software Engineering Integration and Test team is seeking an Automated Test Engineer to design, develop, and scale advanced automated testing and CI/CD infrastructure for our next-generation autonomy platform. You will help develop test frameworks…

TypeScript · Python · Linux

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Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Integration

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$160K – $250K/yr

Job Description: We are hiring a Software Engineer, Autonomy Integration, who will be embedded in the Planning and Controls team and work day to day with Pilot's cross-functional Integration team. In this hands-on software role, you will build durable integration capability:…

Python · Linux · AI

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Product Portfolio Analyst, X-BAT Family of Systems (FoS)

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$130K – $240K/yr

Job Description: Shield AI is seeking a Product Portfolio Analyst, X-BAT Family of Systems (FoS) to strengthen the analytical rigor, long-range planning, and operating discipline of the X-BAT FoS Capture organization. As a core member of the X-BAT FoS Product team, you will…

AI · Salesforce · Excel

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Head of Product Design

Shield AI

San Diego, California, United StatesFull-time17 hrs ago

$230K – $420K/yr

Job Description: The Head of Product Design will define and lead the user experience vision for Hivemind, Shield AI’s autonomy development platform. This role is responsible for transforming complex autonomy, robotics, AI, and developer workflows into intuitive experiences that…

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Frequently asked questions

Shield AI jobs in San Diego: common questions

How many jobs does Shield AI have in San Diego?

Jobiba lists 66 open Shield AI jobs in San Diego, United States (as of 29 October 2026). A job leaves Jobiba when the employer closes it or it expires.

What roles is Shield AI hiring for in San Diego?

Among the 24 newest, the most common roles are Staff Engineer (5), Program Manager (2), Senior Engineer (2), Engineering Manager (1) and Forward Deployed Engineer (1).

What pay do job ads list for Shield AI roles in San Diego?

Median pay listed in job ads: Program Manager $220,000 (14 Shield AI ads, all locations). These are advertised salaries, not payroll data.

How much experience do Shield AI jobs in San Diego ask for?

18 of the 24 newest jobs state a minimum: 0–1 years (1), 1–3 years (1), 3–6 years (7), 6–10 years (5) and 10+ years (4).

Where else is Shield AI hiring?

Shield AI also has open jobs on Jobiba in Seattle (129), Dallas (84), Washington (63) and Melbourne (24).

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