Senior Staff Engineer, Cloud Network (R5000)
shieldai· Software Ops
About this role
Founded in 2015, 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 and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. 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:
Cloud Engineering builds and operates the infrastructure and environments that support Hivemind.
As a Senior Staff Cloud Network Engineer, you will lead the design and evolution of the network systems that connect Hivemind environments across cloud, on-premise, and constrained runtime environments. You will partner with engineering, program, and infrastructure stakeholders to define how systems communicate: establishing routing, network segmentation, and connectivity models that ensure secure and predictable operation.
This is a deeply technical, hands-on role focused on building and validating network systems. You will work with engineering, program, and adjacent infrastructure teams to implement and verify connectivity across cloud and isolated environments, including troubleshooting routing, segmentation, and traffic behavior in constrained or mission-critical systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Senior Staff Engineer, Cloud Network (R5000) role at shieldai?
The listed salary for this Senior Staff Engineer, Cloud Network (R5000) position at shieldai is USD 180K–270K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
Where is the Senior Staff Engineer, Cloud Network (R5000) position at shieldai located?
This Senior Staff Engineer, Cloud Network (R5000) role at shieldai is based in United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Staff Engineer, Cloud Network (R5000) role at shieldai full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Senior Staff Engineer, Cloud Network (R5000) role in the Software Ops department at shieldai.
Which team or department does the Senior Staff Engineer, Cloud Network (R5000) at shieldai belong to?
This Senior Staff Engineer, Cloud Network (R5000) position is part of the Software Ops department at shieldai. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Senior Staff Engineer, Cloud Network (R5000) job at shieldai posted?
This Senior Staff Engineer, Cloud Network (R5000) position at shieldai was posted on May 15, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Staff Engineer, Cloud Network (R5000)
shieldai · 💰 USD 180K–270K
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