Principal Software Engineer

UiPath5 days ago

Location

Bellevue

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 218,000 – 250,000

Level

Principal

Role

Principal Software Engineer

Posted

Jun 8, 2026

Full TimePrincipal

The role

Summary

UiPath is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to drive innovation in business orchestration and AI-native enterprise solutions. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader who can architect large-scale cloud services, integrate AI technologies, and lead globally distributed teams with a strong product and engineering mindset.

What you'll do

Product Architecture: Propose and architect large-scale cloud services with a startup-like approach

Technical Leadership: Drive consensus across stakeholders through data-driven communication and technical diplomacy

Engineering Standards: Establish and maintain high standards for developer productivity, code quality, and system scalability

AI Innovation: Lead development of AI-native systems that solve enterprise business challenges

What we look for

Technical

Systems Architecture10+ years of experience architecting large-scale commercial applications

AI IntegrationProven ability to develop AI-native enterprise solutions

Performance EngineeringExpertise in high-scale distributed systems and data layers

Education

Computer ScienceAdvanced degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Technical LeadershipDemonstrated experience leading globally distributed engineering teams

Product DevelopmentProven track record of balancing technical excellence with business impact

Skills

Required skills

Distributed SystemsExpertise in designing and implementing large-scale, distributed system architectures

Cloud ServicesExperience in building and scaling cloud-native applications

API DesignAbility to create robust, scalable public-facing APIs

AI IntegrationHands-on experience with AI-native system design and implementation

Nice to have

Workflow EnginesDeep technical background in workflow orchestration technologies

Data ProcessingExperience with structured and unstructured data processing

User Experience DesignStrong skills in creating intuitive and effective user experiences

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 218,000 – 250,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Flexible Work

Hybrid work arrangements with flexibility in work location and timing

Diversity and Inclusion

Commitment to creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunities

Professional Growth

Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI and automation technologies

Global Team Collaboration

Work with a globally distributed, startup-like engineering team

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Technical resume and background review
2
Technical Phone Screen — Detailed discussion of technical experience and architectural approach
3
System Design Interview — In-depth evaluation of candidate's system design and architectural skills
4
Leadership and Cultural Fit Interview — Assessment of leadership potential and alignment with UiPath's values
5
Final Executive Interview — Discussion with senior leadership about strategic vision and potential contributions