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

The Rundown AI, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

The Rundown AI, Inc. is seeking a skilled software engineer in Dallas, Texas, to develop innovative internal tools that enhance the development process in the defense industry. You will work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to design and implement solutions that accelerate workflows and improve decision-making efficiency.

Ideal candidates should have 5+ years of experience in software development, know Python, C++, and more. This full-time position includes a competitive salary, bonus, benefits, and equity options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Experience designing, building, and supporting internal tools.
• Experience with database schema design and analysis.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with containerization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Own software development from design through deployment.
• Integrate engineering systems, including electronic design automation.
• Collaborate with electrical engineering and production automation teams.
• Deploy software across multiple platforms using databases and scripts.
• Improve existing frameworks and tools.

Skills

Software development experience

Python

C++

JavaScript

SQL

Tools

Docker

Azure

GCP

AWS

Job description

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.
• Embed with teams such as electrical engineering and production automation to incubate new projects and develop elegant solutions to difficult problems.
• Use databases, scripts, services, and application packaging to deploy software across multiple platforms.
• Improve existing frameworks and tools by adding features, fixing bugs, and enhancing maintainability.
• Use AI assisted tools and workflows to accelerate development.

Required qualifications:

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Experience designing, building, and supporting internal tools used by engineering, manufacturing, or operations teams.
• Experience with database schema design and analysis.
• Experience building automated package build and deployment pipelines (CI/CD).
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker).
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS).

Compensation:

Full‑time: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity. Temporary: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment). Salary compensation influenced by skill set, level of experience, licenses, certifications, and 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.

Legal Notice:

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.