# Staff, Field Solutions Engineer - Asia / Middle East (R5940) 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: Dallas, Texas
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $187K to $280K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-08
- Apply by: 2026-10-23
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/2efa34e6-2e67-4414-9c72-a5aa745e84ee
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-staff-field-solutions-engineer-asia-middle-east-r5940/

## About the role

Lead technical capture efforts for Asia, Middle East, and Oceana opportunities, ensuring solutions are technically sound, feasible, and aligned with Shield AI’s product roadmap. Capture efforts will focus on V-BAT, but will require familiarity with the entire Shield AI Product suite. Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, including customer engagements, pre-sales technical support, proposal contributions, and solution development.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years of experience in technical presales, business development, or solutions engineering, preferably in defense, aerospace, AI-driven technology, or U.S. Federal/International government environments
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, applied science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Outstanding analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated aptitude for technical assessments and solution development
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling messaging for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Track record of high performance, including a demonstrated work ethic, reliability as a teammate, kindness, and commitment to high standards
- Demonstrated ability to lead in fast paced, ambiguous environments requiring cross functional coordination and executive judgment

Tags: Sales Solutions Engineering