Senior Engineer, Software Engineering Tools, Hardware Test (R4913)

Shield AI · Dallas, TX · V-BAT Division

principal software engineering Principal Engineer tech_leadership · Posted May 6, 2026
$120,000 – $190,000
USD per-year-salary

About this role

Shield AI is hiring a principal-level Principal Engineer in the software engineering function based in Dallas, TX. The posting calls out experience with Python, JavaScript, SQL, AWS. Compensation is listed at $120,000–$190,000 per-year-salary.

Role
Principal Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Dallas, TX
Department
V-BAT Division
Posted
May 6, 2026

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Job description

from Shield AI careers
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:

We’re looking for a software engineer to develop internal tools that directly accelerate the development of some of the most cutting-edge aircraft in the defense industry. In this role, you’ll partner closely with engineers across disciplines to design, build, and support a wide range of tooling — from lightweight automation scripts and macros to more robust frameworks and platforms. These solutions will be deeply embedded in daily workflows and represent some of the highest-impact software at the company, enabling teams to move faster, make better decisions, and bring advanced capabilities to life more efficiently.

What you'll do:

  • Own software development from design through deployment for a range of internal tools, as an independent developer operating within a broader organization.
  • Integrate diverse engineering systems, including electronic design automation, computer-aided design, and product lifecycle management tools.
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