We’re seeking a Staff People Experience Business Partner (PxBP) to drive the execution of people strategies that directly enable product innovation, engineering excellence, and scalable platform growth in Shield AI’s Hivemind organization.
Reporting to the Sr. Director, PxBP, Hivemind, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior Engineering leaders, partnering to build high-performing, resilient, and scalable technical organizations in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
This role is ideal for a business-first HR leader who understands how engineering organizations create value. You bring deep experience supporting Software Engineering, AI/ML, Product Engineering, or Platform teams and know how to align talent strategy with velocity, quality, and long-term technical capability.
You are operationally strong, analytically driven, and comfortable navigating ambiguity. You simplify complexity, build scalable systems, and influence with credibility. Most importantly, you understand that exceptional talent, strong technical leadership, and effective team design are the foundation of product and innovation success.
This is a hybrid/on-site role is based in San Mateo or San Diego, CA
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field required
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including direct support of Engineering, Product, or technical organizations
- Demonstrated success partnering with senior Engineering leaders in a scaling organization
- Experience operating within a global People function that includes COEs and Shared Services
- Strong understanding of technical talent markets, job architecture, and leveling for engineering roles
- Experience leveraging HCM systems and people analytics to drive insights and decision-making
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a high-growth technology or AI-driven company preferred
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience including direct support of Engineering, Product, or technical organizations
- Demonstrated success partnering with senior Engineering leaders in a scaling organization
- Experience operating within a global People function that includes COEs and Shared Services
- Strong understanding of technical talent markets, job architecture, and leveling for engineering roles
- Experience leveraging HCM systems and people analytics to drive insights and decision-making
- Hybrid/on-site work based in San Mateo or San Diego, CA
- Offers contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check
- Experience in a high-growth technology or AI-driven company
What the Team is Saying
Shield AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside a mental‑health EAP. Site perks such as an onsite gym in DC and a gym discount in San Diego support a health‑focused offering.
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Retirement Support — Careers materials highlight a 401(k) with company match as part of the standard package. A Total Rewards overview emphasizes retirement features within a broader, transparent compensation view.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Compensation for in‑demand technical and senior go‑to‑market roles is described as competitive, with visible engineering ranges and top‑end packages. This points to meaningful upside tied to role, level, and scarce skills.
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What We Do
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.
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.
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