About Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its flagship autonomy software, Hivemind, powers aircraft, drones, and other platforms, enabling complex missions with high reliability in contested environments. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and internationally, Shield AI’s products actively support U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn,Twitter, and Instagram.
We are seeking a Technical Recruiter/Sourcer to join our team for a 6-12 month period as our company ramps up growth. As part of our Talent team, you're charged with finding the most interesting, exceptional candidates who bring a collaborative spirit, a sense of grit, and a diversity of thought to all they do. You're responsible for sourcing and screening top candidates with great care and experience. You are creative and driven, with an interpersonal savviness that allows you to develop lasting relationships. You're also comfortable with numbers and drawing insights from analytics to make our hiring process smarter and more efficient.
Who are you?
- Inspired by Shield AI’s mission and values; able to confidently and skillfully discuss our product
- You're inquisitive and curious to ask the right questions in order to understand hiring needs
- You are creative and driven, with an interpersonal savvy that allows you to quickly develop and engage with candidates
- You have proven sourcing experience from first reach out through phone screen
- You know your way around LinkedIn Recruiter and other AI sourcing tools
- You know your way around an applicant tracking system (ATS) and even better if you've worked with Lever ATS
- You have technical recruiting experience and even better if it's within the AI or robotics space!
What you'll do:
- Partner directly with our talent team to source high quality candidates across a variety of disciplines
- Engage, screen, and qualify a solid handful of candidates for each role per week
- Ensure highly inclusive recruiting practices that meet diversity goals
- Track pipeline data and provide relevant updates to your team partners on all roles/projects supported
Required qualifications:
- Minimal 2+ years proven experience sourcing/recruiting within a fast-paced tech company
- ***Open to consider various levels of experience
Total package details for U.S. based positions:
- Regular employee positions: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
- Temporary employee positions: Hourly within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days
of employment)
- Interns/Military Fellows/Part-time not eligible for bonus, benefits or equity
Total package details for International positions which are roles based outside of the United States (where applicable):
- International premium, hardship differential, cost of living differential, living quarters allowance, foreign service transfer
allowance, equity, international benefits, visa assistance, and relocation assistance.
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
What We Do
Shield AI is building the world's best AI pilot. Our Hivemind autonomy stack is the first and only autonomous AI Pilot, deployed in combat since 2018. Hivemind enables intelligent teams of aircraft to perform missions ranging from room clearance, to penetrating air defense systems, and dogfighting F-16s.
Why Work With Us
What makes Shield AI special is our people. We unlock the power of autonomy, and in the face of overwhelming odds and challenges, we find ways to win and make a difference for our customers. We bring together software, AI, and aerospace engineering disciplines to deploy the most intelligent aviation capabilities in the world.