Principal Software Engineer
Principal · Full Time
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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 haveExperience in agentic automation and workflow development
User Experience
Nice to haveBackground in building sophisticated user experiences for complex software systems
Tech stack
Languages
Frameworks
Databases
Tools
Other
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.
- 01
Initial Screening
Review of application and initial resume screening
- 02
Technical Assessment
Comprehensive technical evaluation of coding skills, system design, and problem-solving abilities
- 03
Leadership and Architecture Interview
In-depth discussion of architectural vision, technical leadership, and strategic thinking
- 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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