About the role
As a Platform Software Engineer on the Hivemind Forge team, you will shape the infrastructure and tools enabling the development of advanced autonomy systems. You will contribute to the design of intuitive web applications, robust APIs, and developer-friendly SDKs that empower autonomy engineers to create, refine, and deploy Hivemind's capabilities in both simulated and real-world environments. We seek engineers with a passion for building scalable, high-performance solutions and the technical expertise to deliver exceptional user experiences.
What You'll Do:
Design and implement robust data models and database architectures to support distributed systems.
Develop scalable backend services and APIs to power Forge's infrastructure and tooling.
Build systems for virtualization, containerization, and orchestration, ensuring optimal performance across cloud, on-premises, and local environments.
Architect and deploy resilient infrastructure for managing high-throughput data pipelines and complex simulation workloads.
Design and implement networked systems, integrating advanced protocols and middleware to enable seamless communication across autonomous agents and backend systems.
Contribute to tools and infrastructure that support secure, efficient deployment of Forge on varied hardware platforms.
Create and maintain clear, detailed documentation for internal and external users of Forge's platform capabilities.
About the company
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, powers aircraft, drones, and other platforms, enabling complex missions with high reliability in contested environments. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and internationally, Shield AI's products actively support U.S. and allied operations worldwide.
