Job Overview
Location
Tokyo
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
April 18, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Senior Engineer, Applications role at Shield AI focused on deploying Hivemind software in real-world environments to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
- • Day-to-day responsibilities include working closely with customers to understand requirements, providing technical expertise and support during deployment, ensuring successful integration of Hivemind software, and collaborating internally with engineering teams to develop and test new autonomy capabilities.
- • Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company founded in 2015 with global offices across the U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, producing V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and Hivemind Vision products.
- • The role offers opportunity to gain deep expertise in autonomous systems deployment, work on cutting-edge AI-powered defense technology, and develop customer-facing technical problem-solving skills in high-stakes international environments.
🎯 Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
- • Strong technical background in software systems, robotics, or autonomy with hands-on engineering experience
- • Ability to travel internationally for extended periods, often multiple weeks, to support customer deployments on-site
🏖️ Benefits
- • Opportunity to work on mission-critical technology that protects service members and civilians
- • Exposure to advanced autonomous systems and AI-powered defense platforms
- • Global impact through deployments across U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions
Skills & Technologies
About Shield AI, Inc.
Shield AI develops autonomous systems and artificial intelligence for defense and commercial aviation. Its Hivemind AI pilot enables unmanned aircraft and drones to operate without GPS, communications, or remote pilots. The company’s products include the V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing drone and software for fighter aircraft autonomy. Founded in 2015, Shield AI serves U.S. and allied military forces, focusing on contested environments and battlefield applications. The company integrates machine learning, sensor fusion, and edge computing to provide resilient, intelligent platforms for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions.
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