Senior Principal Software Engineer
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?
Your mission
Agentic automation represents the next evolution in automation. It empowers software 'agents' with large language models (LLMs), generative AI (GenAI), and large action models (LAMs) to take autonomous actions. This technology eliminates time-consuming tasks, allowing people to focus on what they love. At UiPath, we are driven by this high-stakes challenge and a shared passion to accelerate human achievement.
What you'll do at UiPath
Architect, design and lead the development of robust and scalable software systems or applications, driving innovation particularly in cloud-based tools and services.
Solve enterprise business problems at scale with a focus on Agentic Automation.
Work with business leaders to anticipate and address future technical and strategic needs, applying technical foresight to influence key decisions and align technical roadmaps with business objectives.
Drive cross-team technical alignment and roadmap execution.
Incubate new ideas and create a roadmap for your areas of focus.
Ensure software deliverables meet quality, security, scalability, extensibility, and testability requirements.
Establish and refine effective and agile engineering practices to drive team efficiency and foster technical innovation.
Identify bottlenecks and bugs, devising scalable and proactive solutions to address them.
Guide and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Drive technical standards and engineering practices across Product & Engineering.
What you'll bring to the team
10+ years of professional software engineering experience with a proven track record of building and operating production systems at scale.
Mastery in one or more general-purpose programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, C#).
Strong grasp of object-oriented programming and architectural design patterns.
Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, multithreading, synchronization, asynchronous, and cloud programming.
Understanding of multi-tenancy, performance, scalability, and reliability considerations in a cloud environment.
Strong understanding of enterprise customer needs and technical requirements, particularly in the context of AI/ML.
Ability to produce well-tested, high-quality code.
Experience developing and operating SaaS products or cloud-based services at scale.
Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
Experience in a technical leadership role, guiding and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.
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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At UiPath, we're on a mission to transform the world through automation, and we're looking for a Senior Principal Software Engineer to help us lead the charge from our Bucharest office. Here at UiPath, we believe in empowering our teams with cutting-edge technologies, and that starts with you! Your role will be pivotal in architecting and designing robust software systems that embrace innovation, especially in our cloud-based tools and services. You’ll address enterprise business challenges using Agentic Automation, working directly with leaders to ensure that our technical vision aligns with strategic objectives. This is a chance to collaborate across teams, incubate new ideas, and refine agile engineering practices that boost efficiency. Not only will you guide and mentor a talented group of engineers, but you will also set the standards for quality, security, scalability, and performance—a critical part of our commitment to excellence. With over 10 years of experience in the software engineering world and mastery in languages like Python or JavaScript, you will showcase your expertise in building scalable SaaS products and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. If you're ready to leave your mark in a fast-moving growth company that cares about technology and people, look no further! Join us at UiPath, where we celebrate diverse backgrounds and offer flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle. Let's change how the world works together!
To build an AI-powered automation platform that understands, automates, and operates end-to-end processes.
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