Senior Web Developer (R3648) Job at Shield AI, San Diego, CA

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  • Shield AI
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Overview 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 aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Boston, Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram. Job Description: In this role, you will take ownership of the maintenance and execution of our corporate website. You’ll architect scalable web solutions that go beyond standard WP engine functionality, build dynamic and interactive product pages, and define design systems that elevate our brand online. This is a high-impact position for a multidisciplinary creative who can translate complex ideas into elegant, performant digital experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. What you\'ll do: Own the full-stack development, and optimization of the Shield AI website across all pages, systems, and technologies Translate initial designs into interactive, high-performance web experiences Design and ship new landing pages, microsites, and interactive content using Figma and front-end frameworks like WP Engine Define and manage scalable design systems, templates, and component libraries Implement performance enhancements, SEO best practices, accessibility standards, and mobile responsiveness Develop and extend themes and plugins to create custom solutions. Build and maintain third-party integrations (analytics, lead gen, CMS tools, etc.) Advise and mentor others on web best practices, technical feasibility, and scalable systems Required qualifications: 5–8 years of experience in web design and front-end development with full-site ownership Strong portfolio of responsive, high-performance, design-forward websites Deep familiarity with WP Engine, including deployment workflows, caching/CDN settings, plugin management, and staging environments Advanced proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and CMS tools such as Webflow, WP Engine, WordPress, or custom stacks Expertise in Figma and UX/UI best practices Experience designing in Figma and translating into custom WordPress themes or builder-based systems (e.g., Elementor, Gutenberg, ACF) Experience managing site architecture, performance tuning, analytics tracking, and A/B testing Ability to balance creative and technical requirements with business priorities Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills Preferred qualifications: Prior experience in enterprise SaaS, defense, aerospace, or emerging tech industries Familiarity with visual storytelling through animation (Lottie, GSAP, After Effects → web) Experience implementing multi-language or region-specific websites, including language toggles, localized content structures, and internationalization best practices Experience with design tokens and systematized theming across design + dev Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices Background in managing domain infrastructure, DNS, and web security best practices Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment) 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. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shield AI

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