Process
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks.
- Recruiter Screen Data Structures/Algorithms type assessment.
- Technical Interview.
- Virtual onsite (whole day). Please note this involves a take-home project.
This process was pretty bad, and it's pretty time-intensive. Shield AI does a poor job of reaching out and providing feedback. So if you don't get an offer, you'll have just wasted a ton of your time. The virtual onsite was also mostly a waste of time in what was covered.
Questions
Typical data structures and algorithms questions.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 16 interview experiences for the Shield AI Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
38%
Pass Rate
Shield AI's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral13%
Negative38%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Shield AI's Software Engineer interview process.
Shield AI Work Experiences
1.0
Micromanagement and poor benefits with no work-life balance
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Diego, CA
May 2, 2026
Pros: None none none none none.
Cons: Work life balance, management, benefits, etc
3.0
Low Pay, Hard Work, Great Culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, CA
July 5, 2021
Pros: Great People, Great Culture. This is a typical startup environment where if you believe in the mission.
Cons: Work-life balance is terrible. Long hours are praised despite regard for actual output. Poor communication between IC level and upper management. Low salary.
5.0
Great Place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, CA
July 2, 2023
Pros: Awesome environment
Great pay
Good people
Exciting work
Stock options
Cons: There were no cons from my experience.
- 1.0Micromanagement and poor benefits with no work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Diego, CAMay 2, 2026Pros: None none none none none.Cons: Work life balance, management, benefits, etc
- 3.0Low Pay, Hard Work, Great CultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, CAJuly 5, 2021Pros: Great People, Great Culture. This is a typical startup environment where if you believe in the mission.Cons: Work-life balance is terrible. Long hours are praised despite regard for actual output. Poor communication between IC level and upper management. Low salary.
- 5.0Great Place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, CAJuly 2, 2023Pros: Awesome environment Great pay Good people Exciting work Stock optionsCons: There were no cons from my experience.
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