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Staff Engineer, Data Platform (R5659)

Shield AI · San Diego, California; San Mateo, California

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$200,000 – $300,000
Remote
On-site
Stack
Python, LanceDB, Apache Arrow, Parquet

Staff Engineer building data services for Shield AI's AI Factory, including dataset discovery, versioned retrieval APIs, provenance tracking, and schema migration. Includes LanceDB indexing and search work. Stack centers on Python and backend data services with access control.

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. For more information, visit

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Job Description:

Reproducing a model’s results starts with knowing exactly which data it used. Shield AI’s AI Factory gives machine-learning engineers tools to find, access and reuse training data across internal programs and customer deployments. 

We are looking for a Staff Engineer to build the services behind those workflows. You will design and implement data APIs, dataset versioning, search and metadata systems that remain useful as datasets grow and schemas change. This role combines technical leadership with substantial hands-on software development. 

What you'll do:

    Key outcomes:

      Required qualifications:

        Bonus qualifications and relevant technologies:

          Why join us:

            #LI-DM2

            #LD


            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.

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            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.

            Compensation: USD 200,000 – 300,000 per year salary

            Technologies

            PythonLanceDBApache ArrowParquetKubernetes
            Shield AI
            Shield AI

            Job details

            TypeFull-time
            Work ModeOn-site
            LevelSenior
            Location🇺🇸San Diego, CA🇺🇸San Mateo, CA
            Salary$200,000 - $300,000
            PostedNov 06, 2026
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