Shield AI, Inc. has 1,293 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is 30.9%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: September 2025
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company whose mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. In pursuit of this mission, Shield AI is building the world’s best AI pilot. Its AI pilot, Hivemind, has flown a fighter jet (F-16), a vertical takeoff and landing drone (V-BAT), and a quadcopter (Nova). Shield AI’s products and people are currently in the field actively supporting operations with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. allies. Backed by top-tier Silicon Valley VC funds, Shield AI has established itself as the leader in AI for aviation. Shield AI has been named to Forbes’ AI 50 and Best Startups lists, CB Insights Top 100 AI Companies, and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. The company has offices and facilities in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C. and Abu Dhabi. We're hiring: https://shield.ai/careers-overview/
As of September 2025
Shield AI
workforce metrics
Headcount
1.3k
Avg. Salary
$148.2k
Tenure
2.0yr
Growth Rate
30.9%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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