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My time at Shield AI was an absolute nightmare, and I strongly advise anyone considering working here to think twice. The company has a series of deep-rooted issues that not only affect its employees’ well-being but also its overall functionality.

Unacceptable Compensation for the Workload:
Let’s start with the compensation – it was shockingly low for the amount of work expected. Despite being tasked with an overwhelming amount of responsibilities and often working late into the evening, the salary was nowhere near what the job demanded. Pay raises were nonexistent, and any attempt to discuss compensation was met with vague answers or outright dismissals. The benefits were equally underwhelming, offering little to no support for employees.

Toxic, Demoralizing Environment:
Without a doubt, the most draining aspect of working at Shield AI was the toxic environment. There is a complete lack of respect for employees. Management plays favorites, engages in micromanagement, and fosters a culture of blame rather than support. Gossip runs rampant, and any attempt to voice concerns is either ignored or ridiculed. The constant stress and negativity took a serious toll on my mental health, and I saw so many good people leave because they couldn’t stand the atmosphere any longer. The company’s leadership seems completely disconnected from reality, and it shows in the way employees are treated.

Nonexistent Work-Life Balance:
If you value your personal life, this is not the place for you. The company expects you to drop everything and be available at all hours, with little regard for your time outside of work. Long hours are the norm, and even when you do manage to take time off, you’re made to feel guilty for doing so. The work-life balance here is utterly non-existent. I found myself working nights, weekends, and even holidays just to keep up with the constant pressure.

No Room for Growth or Development:
Career progression is a joke at . There’s no clear path forward, and any talk of promotion is met with empty promises. It’s a dead-end job where hard work is rarely recognized, and opportunities for growth are few and far between. Any hopes of advancing your career are dashed by management’s inability to provide any kind of mentorship or constructive feedback.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, Shield AI is a deeply flawed organization that should be avoided at all costs. The lack of fair compensation, the toxic work culture, and the complete disregard for employee well-being make it an impossible place to thrive. This company is a prime example of how not to run a business, and I regret ever wasting my time there. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.

Shield AI is not for everyone, but for those willing to work extremely hard and move fast, it is a place that offers unique opportunities. The core leaders are good people who set the bar high and top talent continually gets drawn to the company. The mission is important and it isn't lip service, people really believe in it. Failure is inevitable so there are as many lows as highs, but the highs are extremely rewarding. People who understand what it takes to work on cutting edge technology love it there, but those who aren't wanting to commit most of their time and energy to their work don't. No two days are the same, every week brings new challenges and hardship, and the teams are constant trying to outthink and outwork our nation's enemies. It's fantastic.

Expect to be laid off or let go, horrible management, first job Ive ever worked in where I felt scrutinized at every level to perform simple tasks. Very misleading hiring process, and most likely will say whatever it takes to get you in the door. Management makes no real effort to connect with their team and make personal connections. If you use the company supplied break room to grab a drink, expect to be accused of time stealing. Most days were spent standing around trying to look busy or spent in other departments doing jobs you werent hired to do.

Engineers are required to work over 50 hours per week, with performance evaluations heavily based on logged hours. If you work fewer than 55 hours a week, you risk to be fired. Despite the company's name, the technology is outdated, and the product is not competitive. Management shows little concern for employees and lacks the capability to run a high-tech company. If you're a talented engineer, it's best to look somewhere else!

Leadership felt driven more by favoritism than competence, which directly impacted decision making and morale. The operations team was highly disorganized, with no real accountability for data accuracy or information integrity after failed audits. Leadership culture is toxic, concerns about work environment were discussed behind closed doors then get lied to and let go for a bs reasons. Overall, the role lacked structure, transparency, lots of gossip, and poor leadership which is shocking because most are prior military.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The management and the people 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Nonexistent great place to work  

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is heavy the working culture is great. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Start at a great time and complete strong.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Interesting and challenging technical work. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
More people in the management positions than technical positions. Some managers don’t know about what they are doing but good at micromanaging.

Management asks you to work crazy hours and then steals your ideas and takes the credit.  Stealing credit for others work is how you promoted here. Don’t fall for the talk of good culture. 

The management is terrible! All the managers want is overtime work. They don't really care about the work quality. This is the worst work environment I have ever experienced.

constant back and forth between managers where different tasking would be given between different managers. You have to work to get them to meet during 1 on 1s otherwise it'll just fly under the radar

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