Senior Principal Software Engineer

UiPath2 weeks ago

Location

Bangalore

Type

Full Time

Level

Principal

Role

Senior Principal Software Engineer

Posted

Feb 24, 2026

Full TimePrincipal

The role

Summary

UiPath is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer to join their Bengaluru R&D center, which contributes 25% of the company's engineering efforts. This role involves architecting large-scale distributed systems for agentic automation, leading technical initiatives across multiple products, and mentoring engineering talent while working on cutting-edge AI and automation technologies.

What you'll do

Enterprise Problem Solving: Tackle substantial enterprise business challenges spanning multiple products and services

Product Architecture: Plan, architect, design, develop, and test new products, tools, and features

Technical Leadership: Analyze complex technical issues and drive decision-making for technology choices and system architecture

Innovation Development: Incubate fresh ideas and iteratively deliver solutions based on customer feedback

Cross-Team Collaboration: Serve as bridge for effective communication on architecture and design matters among India teams

Infrastructure Enhancement: Drive improvements in availability, scalability, and performance for cloud services

Team Mentoring: Guide, coach, and mentor other engineers, contributing to technical talent growth

Quality Assurance: Ensure technical deliverables meet customer expectations and quality standards

Process Improvement: Influence process improvements, best practices, and new process development across engineering

What we look for

Technical

Distributed Systems Experience15+ years architecting large-scale distributed enterprise applications

Object-Oriented ProgrammingProficiency in C#, C++, or Java with solid computer science foundation

Frontend TechnologiesExpertise in Angular, React, or Vue.js for modern web development

Architectural Design PatternsStrong grasp of design patterns, data structures, and algorithms

Cloud Platform MasteryDeep experience with Azure (preferred), AWS, or GCP

Container OrchestrationHands-on experience with Kubernetes or similar platforms

Microservices ArchitectureExpertise in microservices, micro-frontends, and SOA

Database SystemsExperience with Azure SQL, CosmosDB, MongoDB, MySQL, DynamoDB

Education

Computer Science DegreeBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Advanced Technical KnowledgeStrong foundation in computer science fundamentals and software engineering principles

Experience

Senior Engineering Leadership15+ years of experience in senior engineering roles with architectural responsibilities

Enterprise Software DevelopmentProven track record building world-class enterprise applications and services

Agile DevelopmentExperience with modern engineering practices, CI/CD, and DevOps

Global Team CollaborationExperience working with globally distributed development teams

Skills

Required skills

Architectural DesignStrong grasp of architectural design patterns and system design

MultithreadingExpertise in multithreading and asynchronous programming

Cloud ServicesDeep experience with major cloud providers (Azure preferred)

Distributed Systems15+ years building large-scale distributed applications

Programming LanguagesProficiency in C#, C++, or Java with strong OOP principles

Database DesignExperience with various database systems and data modeling

Nice to have

Big Data TechnologiesExperience with big data processing and analytics platforms

AI/ML FrameworksKnowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies

DevOps ExpertiseAdvanced knowledge of DevOps practices and automation

Container TechnologiesDeep expertise with Docker and container orchestration

Business IntelligenceExperience with PowerBI and data visualization tools

Compensation & benefits

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid, office-based, and remote work options depending on role and team needs

Professional Development

Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI and automation technologies

Innovation Environment

Fast-paced, innovation-driven culture with global collaboration opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusive workplace providing equal opportunities regardless of background

Reasonable Accommodations

Support for candidates and employees with accessibility needs

Career Growth

Leadership opportunities in a rapidly growing automation technology company

Interview process

1
Application Review — Initial screening of technical background and experience relevance
2
Technical Phone Screen — Discussion of architectural experience and technical problem-solving approach
3
System Design Interview — Deep dive into distributed systems design and scalability challenges
4
Technical Leadership Assessment — Evaluation of mentoring capabilities and team leadership experience
5
Cultural Fit Interview — Assessment of alignment with UiPath's fast, immersed, humble, and bold culture
6
Final Leadership Interview — Discussion with senior leadership about strategic vision and role expectations