Real job — pulled straight from Shield AI’s careers page · Verified September 25, 2026 · No reposts.
Job description
Shield AI is hiring a Forward Deployed Engineer — a full-time, based in London role. Apply directly on Shield AI's careers page below.
Forward Deployed Engineer II (5951)
Team: Applications Engineering
Location: London
Commitment: Full Time Employee
Workplace Type: hybrid
Our Forward Deployed Engineer are technical, customer-facing problem solvers who play a critical role in deploying Shield AI’s Hivemind software in real-world environments.
In this role, you will work closely with customers to understand their requirements, provide technical expertise and customer support during deployment, and ensure successful integration of Hivemind. You’ll also collaborate internally with engineering teams to develop and test new autonomy capabilities.
What You'll Do
- Deploy with customers on site (~30% travel) to support software integration and development activities.
- Become an expert user of the Hivemind enterprise software stack and its various autonomy modules.
- Provide technical support and training to customers on use of Hivemind.
- Develop AI & Autonomy applications using the Shield AI enterprise software development kit.
- Assist the sales team in pre-sales activities, e.g., demos, conferences, immersions
- Assist in post-sales deployment and integration of Shield AI enterprise software products.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and training materials.
- Help customers debug software/API integration issues.
- Collaborate with the product engineering team to address customer feedback and improve products.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and 2+ years of industry experience, OR
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and 1+ years of industry experience.
- Strong technical background in software engineering.
- Strong proficiency in writing modern C++ code.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the defense, aviation, autonomy, or robotics industry.
- Prior experience as a customer-facing solutions engineer, application engineer, or sales engineer.
- Experience operating in a fast-paced, startup-like, environment.
- Advanced technical degree, especially in robotics or autonomy related fields
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Forward Deployed Engineer at Shield AI?
The required skills for Forward Deployed Engineer at Shield AI include: C++, Python, API, AI.
What is the seniority level for Forward Deployed Engineer at Shield AI?
Forward Deployed Engineer at Shield AI is a Mid Level level position.
How do I apply for Forward Deployed Engineer at Shield AI?
You can view the full description and apply for Forward Deployed Engineer at Shield AI on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/shield-ai-forward-deployed-engineer-ii-5951-tpie1.