Senior Engineer, Full-Stack Software (R5751)

Shieldai; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a seasoned full-stack engineer to own end-to-end development across MES, ERP, and analytics tools. You will build backend services, data transformations, and user interfaces, while collaborating with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to deliver scalable software.

Experience with React, TypeScript/JavaScript, and Python data pipelines, plus Palantir Foundry familiarity, is required; manufacturing domain experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack application development with ownership of deployed solutions.
• Hands-on experience designing and building React applications and TypeScript/Javascript-based backend APIs.
• Strong skills in data modeling, working with large datasets, and building analytical workflows.
• Experience with Palantir Foundry or similar large-scale data platforms and Python data-processing pipelines.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, supply chain, or aircraft maintenance software and modern delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute the development and release of Foundry-backed applications powering MES, ERP, and analytics.
• Develop end-to-end features from backend services to user-facing interfaces with performance and security in mind.
• Collaborate with production managers, engineers, and supply chain teams to deliver scalable software solutions.
• Leverage Palantir Foundry APIs, ontology, and visualization tools to integrate data across domains.
• Deliver continuously with well-tested, maintainable code and rapid iteration based on feedback.
• Shape the roadmap and contribute to technical direction and architecture decisions.

Skills

Full-stack development

React

TypeScript/JavaScript

API design

Data modeling

CI/CD

Python data pipelines

Palantir Foundry

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Git

Job description

Job Description:

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide.

The Applications team within Software Integration & Operations builds internal tools that power Shield AI’s most critical operations across Production, Customer Success, Supply Chain, and Engineering. Our portfolio spans over-the-air (OTA) update systems, simulation training platforms, fleet sustainment software, and enterprise applications supporting aircraft manufacturing.
If you thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy solving complex problems with modern software, and want to see your code deliver immediate impact, this role is for you.

• Execute the development and release of Foundry-backed applications that power MES, ERP, and operational analytics.
• Develop end-to-end features: From backend services and data transformations to user-facing interfaces — ensuring performance, maintainability, and security.
• Collaborate with production managers, engineers, and supply chain teams to understand workflows and deliver scalable software solutions.
• Leverage Palantir Foundry: Use Foundry’s APIs, ontology, and visualization tools to integrate data across multiple domains.
• Deliver continuously: Write well-tested, maintainable code and iterate quickly based on real-world feedback.
• Shape the roadmap: Contribute to technical direction, make sound architecture decisions, and help scale our Foundry development capabilities.

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack application development with proven ownership of deployed solutions.
• Hands-on experience designing and building React application and TypeScipt/Javascript based backend (API)
• Strong skills in data modeling, working with large datasets, and building analytical workflows.
• Solid foundation in software design, testing, and documentation.
• Ability to deliver complex projects independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

• Familiarity with Palantir Foundry (ontology, pipelines, APIs, visualization) or other large-scale data platforms.
• Hands-on experience designing and operating Python data-processing pipelines
• Experience building software for manufacturing, supply chain or aircraft maintenance.
• Familiarity with modern software delivery practices (version control, testing, CI/CD).

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 toequal 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.