About this role
Defense is hiring a full-time Staff Cloud Engineer to build and operate cloud infrastructure in San Diego, California. This hands-on engineering position suits professionals skilled in infrastructure automation, reliability, and AWS cloud environments.
Role Overview
The Staff Cloud Engineer designs, builds, and operates the cloud infrastructure and environments necessary to develop, test, integrate, and host software products and platforms. This position focuses on infrastructure automation, reliability, and operational stability to support advanced defense-tech operations.
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About the Company
Defense, operating as Shield AI, is a venture-backed defense-tech organization dedicated to protecting service members and civilians through intelligent systems. The enterprise creates products such as Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With facilities and offices spanning the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region, the technology actively supports global operations.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page.
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Questions candidates ask
What is the location of the Staff Cloud Engineer position?
The job is located in San Diego, California.
What is the salary range for this role?
The salary ranges between $150,000 and $280,000 USD per year.
What technical skills are required?
The role requires experience with AWS infrastructure, cloud engineering, and infrastructure automation.
What type of employment is this?
This is a full-time employee position.
How do I apply for the job?
Candidates must apply on the official company careers page.