Shield AI Software Engineer interview experience

It started with three separate team rounds spread across three days, and the vibe stayed consistently technical and intense. Then I had a long onsite day that went about six hours, centered around giving a presentation to a panel of several engineers.

What surprised me most was how the day continued right after the talk. Instead of a quick wrap-up, the presentation was followed by a full Q&A where they probed into what I’d chosen, how I thought through the problem, and how I communicated under pressure. The whole structure made it feel less like a casual discussion and more like an