Principal Software Engineer

Principal · Full Time

BellevueUSD 218k – 265k1mo ago
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Role

What you'll do.

UiPath is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to drive innovative automation solutions, leveraging deep technical expertise in distributed systems, workflow engines, and AI-native development. The ideal candidate will architect large-scale commercial applications while balancing technical excellence with strategic business impact.

Responsibilities

  • Architectural Leadership: Design and architect world-class, large-scale commercial applications with a focus on external product impact and ecosystem growth
  • Technical Innovation: Drive AI-native development and agentic automation solutions, leveraging advanced technologies like LLMs and workflow orchestration
  • Team Influence: Lead globally distributed engineering teams through strategic influence, mentorship, and technical guidance
  • Product Strategy: Balance technical perfection with business impact, ensuring engineering efforts directly contribute to customer value and bottom-line results

Qualifications

What we look for.

Technical

  • Programming Languages

    Proficiency in C#, Java, Python, and React

  • System Architecture

    Expertise in distributed systems, OLTP/OLAP data layers, and high-scale application design

  • AI and Automation

    Experience with AI-native development, agent harnesses, and LLM-driven engineering solutions

Education

  • Advanced Degree

    Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field

Experience

  • Industry Experience

    Minimum 10+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on large-scale commercial applications

Skills

Required

  • Distributed Systems

    Deep understanding of scalable system architecture and performance optimization

  • API Design

    Expertise in creating robust, public-facing APIs that drive ecosystem growth

  • Problem Solving

    Advanced technical judgment and ability to design comprehensive solutions to complex engineering challenges

Preferred

  • Workflow Automation

    Nice to have

    Experience in agentic automation and workflow development

  • User Experience

    Nice to have

    Background in building sophisticated user experiences for complex software systems

Tech stack

Languages

C#JavaPythonReact

Frameworks

AI Development Frameworks

Databases

OLTP DatabasesOLAP Databases

Tools

Agent HarnessesGitHub

Other

CI/CD Tools

Compensation

Pay and benefits.

Base·USD 218,000 – 265,000

Equity·Stock options

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Arrangement

    Hybrid work model with flexibility in work location and timing

  • Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

    Commitment to equal opportunities and respect for diverse backgrounds

  • Cutting-Edge Technology

    Opportunity to work with advanced AI, automation, and robotic process automation technologies

Process

Interview steps.

  1. 01

    Initial Screening

    Review of application and initial resume screening

  2. 02

    Technical Assessment

    Comprehensive technical evaluation of coding skills, system design, and problem-solving abilities

  3. 03

    Leadership and Architecture Interview

    In-depth discussion of architectural vision, technical leadership, and strategic thinking

  4. 04

    Final Panel Interview

    Comprehensive interview with engineering leadership to assess cultural fit and overall potential

Full posting

Original listing.

Life at UiPath

The people at UiPath believe in the transformative power of automation to change how the world works. We’re committed to creating category-leading enterprise software that unleashes that power.

To make that happen, we need people who are curious, self-propelled, generous, and genuine. People who love being part of a fast-moving, fast-thinking growth company. And people who care—about each other, about UiPath, and about our larger purpose.

Could that be you?

What you'll bring to the team

  • External-Facing Excellence: A proven track record (10+ years) of architecting and building world-class, large-scale commercial applications with a focus on external product impact.

  • Core Domain Expertise: Deep technical background in Workflow Engines, Orchestration, and structured/unstructured data/document processing is an advantage.

  • Depth in building user experiences is also an advantage.

  • Expertise in distributed systems, data layers (OLTP/OLAP) and high-scale is expected.

  • Architectural Vision: Mastery of programming language paradigms, schema design, and the creation of robust, public-facing APIs that drive ecosystem growth

  • Product Thinking: An innate ability to balance technical perfection with business impact, ensuring our engineering efforts move the needle for our customers' bottom lines.

  • The ability to lead through influence and inspire a globally distributed team


Qualifications:

  • software engineering experience with hands-on coding in languages such as C#, Java, Python, or React.

  • Proficiency in AI-native development — working within Agent Harnesses (GitHub Copilot CLI, Coding Agents), authoring Markdown specs/ADRs and YAML configs as Agent-consumable inputs, orchestrating multi-step Agentic workflows across the SDLC, and reviewing Agent-generated code and PRs with production-grade rigor.

  • Fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and scalable systems.

  • Experience building, testing, debugging, and maintaining production-quality software, following established engineering practices as well as leveraging large language models (LLMs).

  • Problem-solving and technical judgment skills, with the ability to design scoped solutions, debug complex issues, and improve service performance.

  • Experience in driving AI (LLM/ML) based engineering solution.

  • Experience in Agentic Automation and Workflow development is a plus

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Maybe you don’t tick all the boxes above—but still think you’d be great for the job? Go ahead, apply anyway. Please. Because we know that experience comes in all shapes and sizes—and passion can’t be learned.

Many of our roles allow for flexibility in when and where work gets done. Depending on the needs of the business and the role, the number of hybrid, office-based, and remote workers will vary from team to team. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and there is no fixed deadline for this requisition. The application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or may close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.

We value a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas. We pride ourselves on our diversity and inclusive workplace that provides equal opportunities to all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, military and/or veteran status, or any other protected classes. Additionally, UiPath provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. To review these and other legal disclosures, visit our privacy policy.

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