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Senior Software Engineer Tooling & Observability (R5717)

ShieldaiMelbourne🇦🇺AustraliaPosted 24 Aug 2026

Why this role stands out

Advance your career at the forefront of defense technology by building cutting-edge autonomy software that makes a tangible impact on global safety. This role is perfect for a collaborative engineer who thrives on solving complex observability challenges within a mission-driven, high-growth environment. Apply now to join a world-class team and help shape the future of intelligent systems.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeInternational Office Entity
Work modeOn Site
LocationMelbourne, Australia
Posted2 months ago
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Job description

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.

Job Description:

As a member of the Australian Engineering Team, you will contribute to the design and integration of solutions across the Hivemind Vision and Mission Autonomy technology stacks. This role supports the growth and capability maturation of the Hivemind Solutions division in Australia, enabling delivery for key customer programs and internal R&D initiatives.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with:

  • Program leadership to define the appropriate systems engineering scope and level of effort.
  • System Design Teams (e.g., Human Factors, UX, Architecture) to decompose solution designs into actionable technical detail.
  • Development, Integration, and Test teams to define and evolve system architectures supporting autonomy, perception, and mission‑level behaviors.