As the Director of Engineering for Hivemind Edge, you will lead a talented team of autonomy and AI engineers responsible for the architecture, software development, and integration of Shield AI's core AI & Autonomy product. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic vision to drive the development of AI pilots for unmanned aerial vehicles. 

What You'll Do:

  • Drive the technical direction and execution of the Hivemind Edge product. 
  • Lead a 40-50 person engineering team in developing and maintaining the architecture and software components of the AI Pilot, along with many representative implementations. 
  • Support the specialization of the AI Pilot and integration for customer projects. 
  • Manage competing business priorities and technical needs to create high quality engineering plans and deliver capabilities on time within budget. 
  • Manage the software development life cycle for the AI Pilot. 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program management, product management, sales, and customer success, to ensure successful product development and deployment. 
  • Review customer requirements and decompose them into systems/engineering requirements. 
  • Hire A-players at both manager and IC level to meet business objectives. 
  • Foster a high-performance culture through mentorship, talent development, and effective team management. 
  • Stay calm under pressure to keep team members aligned and focused. 
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in AI and autonomy development. 

Required Qualifications:

  • MS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Robotics, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 
  • 12+ years of total industry experience 
  • 7+ years of experience in building and leading engineering teams  
  • 3+ years of industry experience of building and leading a team of teams for mid-sized teams of 25-50 people.  
  • Proven track record of successful product launches in AI/Robotics as a manager. 
  • Strong expertise in AI, machine learning, autonomy, and software development.  
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.  
  • Experience with agile development methodologies.  
  • Proven experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while manage multiple evolving priorities effectively.
  • Demonstrable experience in writing C++ code in past projects 
  • Proficiency in development tools like Git, Jira, Azure Devops, Confluence, etc. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, or a related field. 
  • Domain expertise in in unmanned aerial vehicle systems/autonomous vehicles 
  • Familiarity with multi-agent systems/swarming, computer vision, and sensor integration. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically. 
  • Knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies in AI and robotics. 
  • 2+ years of experience working at high growth startups. 

Location

San Diego Metro Area

Job Overview
Job Posted:
5 months ago
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