--- title: "Is shieldai Hiring? 500+ Open Jobs & Salaries (October 2026)" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/company/shieldai" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- ![](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshield.ai%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2Ffavicon.png&sig=oOPSAZLcK7CVj2Ze5r5i5fmwmX_A-Np_b9Uv3O94k9g) # shieldai aerospace and defense technology [See 527 open roles](#company-roles)[Ask about shieldai](/signup?redirect=%2Fthread%2Fnew%3Fmessage%3DTell%2520me%2520about%2520shieldai%253A%2520what%2520they%2520do%252C%2520who%2520they%2520hire%252C%2520and%2520which%2520of%2520their%2520open%2520roles%2520fit%2520me.)**89** new roles this week Hiring now 527open roles+13%vs last week - [Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math107](/company/shieldai/jobs/science-technology-engineering-and-math) - [Aerospace and Aviation78](/company/shieldai/jobs/aerospace-and-aviation) - [Developer74](/company/shieldai/jobs/developer) - [Operations Management34](/company/shieldai/jobs/operations-management) - [Quality Assurance24](/company/shieldai/jobs/quality-assurance) - [Business Development20](/company/shieldai/jobs/business-development) ## Is shieldai hiring? Yes. As of October 8, 2026, shieldai has 527 open roles on Metaintro. 232 were posted in the last 30 days. ## Open roles Newest first. Pay shown when the posting lists it. RoleLocationSetupPayPosted - [Associate Engineer, ManufacturingManufacturingSeattle · On-site · $105K – $160K/yrSeattleOn-site$105K – $160K/yr3d ago](/job/associate-engineer-manufacturing-0bc3fab0-4d24-5bdb-a803-64b9d15a52eb) - [Staff Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing (R4968)ManufacturingSeattle · On-site · $155K – $230K/yrSeattleOn-site$155K – $230K/yr3d ago](/job/staff-engineer-advanced-manufacturing-r4968-4bef960c-4dcf-5867-922c-eb4c5beadc26) - [Senior Analyst, U.S. Market Intelligence/Price-to-Win — X-BAT Family of Systems (R6168)AnalystDallas · On-site · $130K – $190K/yrDallasOn-site$130K – $190K/yr5d ago](/job/senior-analyst-u-s-market-intelligence-price-to-win-x-bat-family-of-d90aa998-9b29-5c6a-a8c8-db307640a184) - [Staff Paralegal (R6178)Legal IndustrySan Mateo · On-site · $110K – $170K/yrSan MateoOn-site$110K – $170K/yr5d ago](/job/staff-paralegal-r6178-047201ec-26bb-5595-8bfc-8bebe584ea04) - [Senior Principal Autonomy Engineer (R6162)Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathRemote · $330K – $500K/yr—Remote$330K – $500K/yr5d ago](/job/senior-principal-autonomy-engineer-r6162-3f8839c1-4c8d-5104-aacd-5b0d9d398982) - [Analyst, International Market Intelligence — X-BAT (R6169)AnalystDallas · On-site · $100K – $160K/yrDallasOn-site$100K – $160K/yr5d ago](/job/analyst-international-market-intelligence-x-bat-r6169-1a74dc5c-9e6b-5447-bdfb-c8d39f54c589) - [Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Integration (R6035)Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathSan Diego · On-site · $160K – $250K/yrSan DiegoOn-site$160K – $250K/yr5d ago](/job/senior-software-engineer-autonomy-integration-r6035-de44270f-032c-5704-ba68-e1d2ff557cbf) - [Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Integration Lead (R6159)DeveloperSan Diego · On-site · $230K – $350K/yrSan DiegoOn-site$230K – $350K/yr5d ago](/job/senior-staff-engineer-autonomy-integration-lead-r6159-fd22eb6c-ee44-5194-8e02-2e96ef0b5996) [View all 527 roles](/company/shieldai/jobs/all) ## Hiring pattern How fast shieldai is adding roles, and how they're set up. ### New roles each monthRoles first posted in the month 206 91 206 89 JulyAugustSeptemberOctober _October: 89 new roles._ ### How roles are set upShare of open roles 6% 2% 60% 32% HybridRemoteOn-siteNot stated _8% of roles are hybrid or remote._ ## AI launches and partners What shieldai has launched and who it works with on AI. - Launch**X-BAT AI-piloted VTOL fighter jet**Shield AI is developing the X-BAT, a vertical takeoff and landing drone described as an AI-piloted fighter jet. - Launch**Hivemind AI pilot for X-BAT**Shield AI’s Hivemind software serves as the AI pilot for its X-BAT aircraft, enabling operations in GPS-denied and communications-constrained conditions. - Hiring**Build the future of AI**Shield AI invites people to join it in building the future of AI. - Launch**Hivemind**Shield AI builds AI pilots called Hivemind. ## Skills they ask for Most frequent across open postings. Most requested skills - Python - C++ - Linux - Communication - CI/CD - GD&T - Root cause analysis - Microsoft Office - Stakeholder management - Cross-functional collaboration - Autonomy - System integration Tech stack **Analytics** : Google Tag Manager : Google Analytics 4 **Libraries** : Tailwind CSS : jQuery **CMS** : WordPress **CDN** : jsDelivr ## Company facts **Headquarters** : Knotty Barrel Rancho Penasquitos13211 Black Mountain RoadSan Diego, CA 92129 **Founded** : 2015 **Industry** : aerospace and defense technology **Sector (NAICS)** : Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services **Website** : [shield.ai](https://shield.ai/) **Careers** : [shield.ai/careers](https://shield.ai/careers/) ## Roles by location Where shieldai is hiring. Pick a city to see its roles. - [Seattle115 open roles](/company/shieldai/jobs/in-seattle) - [Dallas98 open roles](/company/shieldai/jobs/in-dallas) - [San Diego56 open roles](/company/shieldai/jobs/in-san-diego) - [Washington55 open roles](/company/shieldai/jobs/in-washington) - [Melbourne34 open roles](/company/shieldai/jobs/in-melbourne) - [London32 open roles](/company/shieldai/jobs/in-london) ## Questions about shieldai **Is shieldai hiring?** : Yes. As of October 8, 2026, shieldai has 527 open roles on Metaintro. 232 were posted in the last 30 days. The most are in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (107), Aerospace and Aviation (78), and Developer (74). **Where is shieldai hiring?** : shieldai is hiring in Seattle, Dallas, San Diego, Washington, Melbourne, and London, with the most open roles in Seattle. **Does shieldai offer remote or hybrid work?** : 6% of open roles are hybrid and 2% are remote. **What skills does shieldai look for?** : Its open roles most often ask for Python, C++, Linux, Communication, and CI/CD. [Return to navigation](#main-navigation)