1591a9fa-143 Manager, Software Engineering - System Update Tools The Solutions function at Shield AI is tasked with developing and deploying software applications that facilitate critical & advanced operational capabilities across various systems and use cases. As a Solutions Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team responsible for the architecture, design, and development of integrated software applications that deploy software updates and optimize in-house flight operations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and supporting the team in designing and implementing reliable systems for delivering over-the-air (OTA) software updates to internal fleet & customers,
  • Overseeing development of interactive software applications that simulate aircraft operations for training & demo purposes,
  • Guiding the development of maintenance software and operator-facing applications that help staff track, schedule, and perform maintenance activities efficiently,
  • Supporting and reviewing enhancements to tools that collect, process, and analyze flight data, providing actionable insights that improve flight safety, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards,
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure all software solutions integrate smoothly with existing systems, maintain system integrity and performance, and reduce code duplication.

Required qualifications include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience,
  • 6+ years of experience in software development, working on complex or distributed systems,
  • 1+ years of experience leading projects or managing engineers,
  • Strong proficiency in Python and/or C++,
  • Experience designing and building software for deployment systems, data processing, or user-facing applications,
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as DevOps, Integration & Test, or similar.

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Experience with OTA software update systems or fleet-wide software deployment,
  • Experience developing simulation or training applications,
  • Experience building maintenance or operator-facing workflow tools,
  • Experience working with flight data or similar operational data systems,
  • Familiarity with integrating software across multiple systems and environments,
  • Experience working in high-reliability, safety-critical, or operational environments,
  • Experience working with or supporting testing, validation, or integration efforts.

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]]> full-time senior onsite $160,000 - $240,000 a year Python, C++, Software development, Complex systems, Project management, Team leadership, DevOps, Integration & Test, OTA software update systems, Fleet-wide software deployment, Simulation or training applications, Maintenance or operator-facing workflow tools, Flight data or similar operational data systems, Integrating software across multiple systems and environments, High-reliability, safety-critical, or operational environments Engineering Technology Shield AI https://logos.yubhub.co/shield.ai.png Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company founded in 2015, with a mission to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. https://www.shield.ai https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/bfcf87d0-60b0-4769-bc65-4a5544b43278 Dallas 2026-04-17