# Senior Applications Engineer, Maritime Autonomy (R6378) 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: Senior
- Location: United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $130K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-30
- Apply by: 2026-12-14
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/02db91d4-cd4d-4def-977d-76b63b39aa9b?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-senior-applications-engineer-maritime-autonomy-r6378/

## About the role

Our Applications Engineers are highly technical, customer-facing problem solvers who play a critical role in deploying Shield AI’s Hivemind software in real-world environments. This role focuses on maritime autonomy, helping customers integrate and deploy Hivemind on maritime platforms. It involves frequent travel, including international and multi-week engagements, to work directly alongside customers on-site. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field
- 5+ years of industry experience
- 2+ years of experience in an integration or applications engineering role
- 2+ years of experience working in a startup environment
- Strong technical background in software engineering
- Strong proficiency in modern C++

Tags: Applications Engineering

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-senior-applications-engineer-maritime-autonomy-r6378/