Staff Engineer, UI (R5832)

Shield AI
Melbourne, Australia
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level UI engineers who can work independently and collaboratively in a defense-tech environment.

Best fit for

  • Mid-to-senior UI engineers with a background in mission-critical software development
    — “software development tasks, including writing new software code, primarily supporting Mission System and Support tools”
  • Candidates with strong communication skills and experience in technical documentation
    — “Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate complex ideas (eg. to customers or in technical reports.)”
  • Individuals with a preference for working in a team-oriented, collaborative setting
    — “Participate in ad-hoc discussions with other developers to assist in generating ideas, solving bugs and designing software applications”

Things to consider

  • Background check and possible reference verification are mandatory prerequisites
    — “All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check”
  • Equity and bonus are part of the full-time package, not temporary roles
    — “Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with mission-critical systems and complex problem-solving in your resume
    — “Ability to solve complex problems individually, or as part of a team, depending on project requirements.”
  • Showcase your ability to maintain and update existing code while adhering to standards
    — “Experienced in designing and implementing new software modules and maintaining/updating existing source code while adhering to company standards.”
  • Demonstrate proficiency in C++, JavaScript, and ReactJs through specific project examples
    — “Strong C++, JavaScript and ReactJs Development skills”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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Skills & requirements

Required

JavaScript

Stack & domain

C++JavaScriptReactGIS Mapping ServicesVideo Processing LibrariesFrontend Ui/ux DesignAnalytic Problem SolvingTeamworkCommunicationAttention To DetailSoftware DevelopmentMission SystemSupport ToolsAutonomy SoftwareAircraftSimulationSynthetic Reality Technologies

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

What you'll do::

  • Complete software development tasks, including writing new software code, primarily supporting Mission System and Support tools, and fixing bugs, as directed by the Director of Engineering. 
  • Complete tasks to an agreed schedule, and to recognise any likely delays or failures early and communicate them immediately to the Director of Engineering. 
  • Participate in ad-hoc discussions with other developers to assist in generating ideas, solving bugs and designing software applications.

Required qualifications::

  • Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or equivalent overseas qualification (such as NZCE). 
  • Top academic achiever (i.e. minimum Distinction average) or demonstrated relevant previous experience 
  • Strong analytic/problem solving skills 
  • Ability to solve complex problems individually, or as part of a team, depending on project requirements. 
  • Reliable and able to work to a schedule. 
  • Experienced in designing and implementing new software modules and maintaining/updating existing source code while adhering to company standards. 
  • Strong C++, JavaScript and ReactJs Development skills 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate complex ideas (eg. to customers or in technical reports.)

Preferred qualifications::

Experience with GIS mapping services (e.g. OpenStreetMaps, ArcGIS, or GeoServer) and interactive map libraries (e.g. Leaflet). 

Experience with video processing libraries (e.g. FFmpeg or GStreamer) 

Experience with frontend UI/UX design 

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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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, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)

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