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Shield AI

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
SeattleWashingtonUSA
Job type
Software
Posted
May 15, 2026
Salary
$180,000–$270,000 a year
Full-time

Staff Engineer, XBAT DevOps (R4542)

Job description

As a DevOps 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 is a hands-on IC role that removes bottlenecks, accelerates iteration, and ensures every engineer can test and ship with speed and rigor.

Job responsibilities

  • Own and operate the CI/CD system across autonomy, embedded, and ground software.
  • Improve developer velocity by reducing build/test cycle time and eliminating pipeline bottlenecks.
  • Scale simulation test execution in CI — from containerized single-agent runs to orchestrated clusters.
  • Manage infrastructure for builds and tests (Azure DevOps, Git, Artifactory, cloud build agents).
  • Fully automate common tasks to create a self-service DevOps model allowing developers to be fully empowered.
  • Partner with developers to resolve build/test failures quickly and set best practices for integration.
  • Integrate CI pipelines with HIL and simulation environments for automated validation.
  • Implement monitoring, dashboards, and alerts for CI/CD health and performance.

Job requirements

  • BS in CS, CE, EE, or related field with 7+ years industry experience (or MS/PhD with 5+ years).
  • Strong expertise in CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
  • Proficiency with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, cloud build clusters).
  • Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
  • Hands-on experience integrating automated testing into CI pipelines.
  • Demonstrated success improving developer productivity at scale.
  • Demonstrated track record of excellence as a primary contributor on projects - showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced…
  • Ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

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