Process
The process was very professional but quite extensive. I enjoyed talking to everyone there. They were very quick to get back to me. I got to the final round, but it was no dice in the end. They did give me feedback as well, which was very helpful.
Questions
What is your hardest project?
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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
4.0
Growing company with smart people, but very demanding
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Diego, CA
August 22, 2026
Pros: It is a growing company with smart people and more.
Cons: It was very demanding, hard, and had long hours.
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
1.0
Don’t work here
Software Engineer • Former Employee
November 19, 2024
Pros: San Diego is a great place to live.
The health insurance is ok.
Cons: No time off and expected that work is your life. Poor leadership and micro-managers Poor pay and work/life balance do not exist Offer options that you have to pay for with no clear path to a payback. Lots of fairy dust
- 4.0Growing company with smart people, but very demandingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Diego, CAAugust 22, 2026Pros: It is a growing company with smart people and more.Cons: It was very demanding, hard, and had long hours.
- 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
- 1.0Don’t work hereSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNovember 19, 2024Pros: San Diego is a great place to live. The health insurance is ok.Cons: No time off and expected that work is your life. Poor leadership and micro-managers Poor pay and work/life balance do not exist Offer options that you have to pay for with no clear path to a payback. Lots of fairy dust
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