Senior Engineer, DevOps; Dallas, TX; R4819 in Dallas

Job Overview

Shield AI is building autonomous aircraft that redefine aviation. The Software Integration & Operations (SIO) team builds the pipelines, tools, and systems that make fast, reliable delivery of complex aircraft software possible.

As a Dev Ops Engineer, you’ll own our CI/CD and automation stack — driving developer velocity, pipeline health, and large‑scale test execution from single-agent runs to cluster‑orchestrated mission scenarios. This hands‑on individual contributor role removes bottlenecks, accelerates iteration, and ensures every engineer can test and ship with speed and rigor.

• BS in CS, CE, EE, or related field with 5+ years industry experience (or MS/PhD with 3+ years).
• Strong expertise in CI/CD tools (Azure Dev Ops, Jenkins, Git Hub Actions).
• Proficiency with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, cloud build clusters).
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, Power Shell).
• Hands‑on experience integrating automated testing into CI pipelines.
• Demonstrated success improving developer productivity at scale.
• Track record of excellence as a primary contributor on projects, navigating development cycles, overcoming obstacles, and delivering high‑quality solutions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be eligible to obtain a clearance.

• Experience building simulation or HIL‑based test pipelines.
• Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform, Ansible) and monitoring (Grafana, Prometheus).
• Background in robotics, autonomy, or aerospace systems.

• Full‑time regular employee offer: pay within range listed + bonus + benefits + equity.
• Temporary employee offer: pay within range listed + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment).
• Salary compensation influenced by skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location.
• All offers contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
• Military fellows and part‑time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.