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# Forward Deployed Engineer II

- **Company:** Shield AI
- **Location:** London, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=03f60ccb3b307959

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
 * 2+ years of experience of industry experience - Can be less with Masters or PHD qualifications
 * Technical background in software engineering.
 * Strong proficiency in writing modern C++ code.
 * Intermediate proficiency in writing Python code.
 * Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
 * Strong communication and interpersonal skills., * Experience in the defense, aviation or robotics industry.

## Description

* Develop AI & Autonomy applications using Hivemind for unmanned platforms across air/sea/land/space.
 * Deploy Hivemind AI infrastructure at customer sites.
 * Provide technical training to customers for their autonomy development efforts.
 * Assist customers in integrating Hivemind autonomy to their vehicles/platforms.
 * Help customers debug software/API integration issues.
 * Collaborate with the product and engineering teams to address customer feedback and improve products.
 * Develop and maintain technical documentation and training materials Assist the sales team in answering complex technical queries from customers.
 * Travel to customer sites as required (30% travel).