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. For more information, visit www.shield.ai . Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and YouTube . Job Description: Shield AI is seeking an Equity Manager to join our finance team. Reporting to the Technical Accounting Director, this role will be responsible for administering and managing the company’s equity
compensation programs, including stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other share-based plans. This role ensures accurate recordkeeping, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with employees regarding equity awards. \n
What you'll do: Administer global equity
compensation plans Maintain and manage equity tracking systems Oversee cap table management and ensure data accuracy. Ensure compliance with regulatory
requirements Coordinate with Finance, Legal, HR, and Payroll teams. Manage equity transactions, including grants, vesting, exercises, and terminations. Support financial reporting
requirements Prepare and review equity-related disclosures for audits and filings. Respond to employee inquiries regarding equity
compensation. Develop and improve processes, controls, and documentation. Required
qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. 5+ years of experience in equity
compensation, stock plan administration, or related area. Strong knowledge of equity
compensation regulations and tax implications. Experience with equity management platforms – Carta, Shareworks, Equity Edge Advanced Excel and data management skills. High attention to detail and strong analytical abilities. Preferred
qualifications: Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation. Experience working in a public company or pre-IPO environment. Familiarity with global equity plans and cross-border compliance. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. \n $110,000 - $170,000 a year \n #LI-TF1 #LD 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.
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Salary
$110,000 - $170,000
Location
San Diego, California
Experience
5+ years
Total raised
$200.0M
Last stage
Growth
Investors
Brandon Tseng
CEO
Ryan Tseng
Co-founder
Andrew Reiter
Co-founder
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.