# Engineer II, Software - Factory - New Grad - 6217 at Shield AI

- Company: Shield AI
- What the company does: Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://shield.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Entry level
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $100K to $150K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-10
- Apply by: 2026-11-24
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/681efe7f-2c2a-4830-8976-9a6f77d9d3e5?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-engineer-ii-software-factory-r6217/

## About the role

As an Software Engineer II on the HMS Factory Team, you will help build and maintain automated testing, log-analysis, and scenario-generation tools that support the Hivemind Platform (HMP). You will work with experienced software, autonomy, and systems engineers to help teams evaluate AI Pilot behaviors through repeatable simulation testing and data-driven performance analysis. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline, equivalent practical experience may be considered
- Foundational software-development experience in Python gained through coursework, internships, research, personal projects, or professional experience
- Familiarity with Python scripting, automation, and data processing. Experience with libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, matplotlib, or similar tools is helpful
- Familiarity with Linux development environments, including command-line tools, basic shell scripting, software installation, and debugging
- Understanding of core software-engineering practices, including Git-based version control, code review, automated testing, and debugging
- Familiarity with structured data formats and APIs, such as JSON, YAML, CSV, REST APIs, or command-line interfaces

Tags: Integration & Test

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-engineer-ii-software-factory-r6217/