Director of Engineering, Hivemind Pilot (R2794)

Shield AI

Job Description

As the Director of Engineering for Hivemind Edge, you will lead a talented team of autonomy and AI engineers responsible for the architecture, software development, and integration of Shield AI's core AI & Autonomy product. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic vision to drive the development of AI pilots for unmanned aerial vehicles.
What You'll Do:
  • Drive the technical direction and execution of the Hivemind Edge product.
  • Lead a 40-50 person engineering team in developing and maintaining the architecture and software components of the AI Pilot, along with many representative implementations.
  • Support the specialization of the AI Pilot and integration for customer projects.
  • Manage competing business priorities and technical needs to create high quality engineering plans and deliver capabilities on time within budget.
  • Manage the software development life cycle for the AI Pilot.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program management, product management, sales, and customer success, to ensure successful product development and deployment.
  • Review customer requirements and decompose them into systems/engineering requirements.
  • Hire A-players at both manager and IC level to meet business objectives.
  • Foster a high-performance culture through mentorship, talent development, and effective team management.
  • Stay calm under pressure to keep team members aligned and focused.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in AI and autonomy development.
Required Qualifications:
  • MS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Robotics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 12+ years of total industry experience
  • 7+ years of experience in building and leading engineering teams
  • 3+ years of industry experience of building and leading a team of teams for mid-sized teams of 25-50 people.
  • Proven track record of successful product launches in AI/Robotics as a manager.
  • Strong expertise in AI, machine learning, autonomy, and software development.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies.
  • Proven experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while manage multiple evolving priorities effectively.
  • Demonstrable experience in writing C++ code in past projects
  • Proficiency in development tools like Git, Jira, Azure Devops, Confluence, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
  • Domain expertise in in unmanned aerial vehicle systems/autonomous vehicles
  • Familiarity with multi-agent systems/swarming, computer vision, and sensor integration.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
  • Knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies in AI and robotics.
  • 2+ years of experience working at high growth startups.

 

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