# Generative AI Application Engineer, Learning & Development (R5856) 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: Mid level
- Location: San Diego, California
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $160K to $250K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-30
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/ac228821-b2f8-4155-a119-b05e16ebaefe
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-generative-ai-application-engineer-learning-and-development-r5856/

## About the role

The Senior AI Engineer, Hivemind Learning & Development is a hands-on individual contributor who will build the AI-powered products, content systems, and measurement capabilities that help engineers learn Hivemind faster and apply it successfully. Embedded within the Hivemind Learning & Development team, this role combines production AI engineering, developer experience, and technical education.

## What they're looking for

- Progressive experience building production software, AI-enabled products, developer tools, technical learning platforms, or comparable systems
- Hands-on experience integrating large language models, generative AI APIs, retrieval-augmented generation, agents, prompt workflows, or AI-assisted automation into production or enterprise environments
- Strong software engineering fundamentals, including API design, testing, observability, documentation, secure coding, maintainable architecture, and operational ownership
- Professional proficiency in Python and the ability to read, debug, and create credible examples in modern C++
- Experience translating complex software or systems concepts into clear technical documentation, hands-on labs, workshops, developer education, or enablement material
- Ability to learn a sophisticated technical product quickly, work directly with subject-matter experts, and convert ambiguous needs into practical, testable learning solutions

Tags: Applications Engineering