Senior Engineer, Foundry Applications (R3934)

Shield AI • Dallas, TX

15h

About The Position

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 nine 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 . 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. We’re growing quickly and looking for a Full-Stack Software Engineer to help design, develop, and deploy robust applications that directly enable manufacturing, operational planning, and execution — all within a Foundry-integrated ecosystem. 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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in full-stack application development with proven ownership of deployed solutions.
• Hands-on experience designing and operating Python data-processing pipelines with pandas, NumPy, Dask, and PySpark.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Palantir Foundry (ontology, pipelines, APIs, visualization) or other large-scale data platforms.
• Typescript and modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, etc.).
• Experience building software for manufacturing.
• Familiarity with modern software delivery practices (version control, testing, CI/CD).

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees