Principal Engineer, Software Architect (R4562) is open at Shield AI in Dallas, TX, US. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $235K. Posted on Sep 4, 2026, and still on Shield AI’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Define and evolve the system‑wide software architecture for XBAT, spanning airborne vehicle, ground station, and autonomy layers. - Translate safety and security goals into technical requirements, standards, and design patterns that guide engineers across multiple software teams. - Ensure architecture supports safety‑critical and cyber‑relevant workflows. This includes formalizing architecture decisions…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on Shield AI’s careers page.
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Shield AI has 661 open roles right now, 17 of them remote. Most are in Engineering, Operations and Marketing & Community. The median advertised salary across its roles with a published range is $214K. See all its roles
