DevOps Engineer

Shield AI is building autonomous aircraft that redefine aviation. The Software Integration & Operations (SIO) team builds the pipelines, tools, and systems that make fast, reliable delivery of complex aircraft software possible.

As a DevOps Engineer, you'll own our CI/CD and automation stack , driving developer velocity, pipeline health, and large-scale test execution from single-agent runs to cluster-orchestrated mission scenarios. This is a hands-on IC role that removes bottlenecks, accelerates iteration, and ensures every engineer can test and ship with speed and rigor.

Responsibilities

• Own our CI/CD and automation stack
• Drive developer velocity, pipeline health, and large-scale test execution
• Remove bottlenecks, accelerate iteration, and ensure every engineer can test and ship with speed and rigor

Requirements

• BS in CS, CE, EE, or related field with 5+ years industry experience (or MS/PhD with 3+ years)
• Strong expertise in CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Proficiency with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, cloud build clusters)
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Hands-on experience integrating automated testing into CI pipelines
• Demonstrated success improving developer productivity at scale
• Demonstrated track record of excellence as a primary contributor on projects

Nice to Have

• Experience building simulation or HIL-based test pipelines
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible) and monitoring (Grafana, Prometheus)
• Background in robotics, autonomy, or aerospace systems

Offer Package

• 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)