Staff Engineer, HMS DevOps/DevEx (R5447)

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Role Overview

Shield AI is hiring a Staff Engineer, HMS DevOps/DevEx (R5447). This is a full-time role in Washington. Part of Shield AI's Lifecycle hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Staff-level Lifecycle roles is $181k-$240k (based on 61 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

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

As an engineer on the HMS DevOps/DevEx Team, you will write the automation, configure the environments, and build the CI/CD pipelines that power the software development lifecycle across Hivemind Solutions. Your work is hands-on and focused on engineering maximum velocity, reproducibility, and security into our distributed developer tooling and cloud testing environments.

You will completely automate tool workflows by writing scripts and API integrations connecting GitLab, Jira, and Confluence. You will configure and optimize C++, Python, and Node.js compilation pipelines, scale auto-running GitLab runner fleets, manage secure Artifactory container registries, deploy Forge in Azure Gov Cloud, and write custom HMS extensions to our pi-gov GenAI routing harness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Staff Engineer, HMS DevOps/DevEx (R5447) position at Shield AI?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Shield AI. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Staff Engineer, HMS DevOps/DevEx (R5447) position at Shield AI located?

This position is based in Washington. Shield AI has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Staff Engineer, HMS DevOps/DevEx (R5447) at Shield AI earn?

Shield AI has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Staff Engineer, HMS DevOps/DevEx (R5447) role at Shield AI posted?

This role was posted on July 24, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.