As a Software Engineer - External at UiPath, your main responsibilities will include planning, designing, developing, and testing software systems, particularly cloud-based tools. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product areas and contribute to strategic open-source initiatives, ensuring that our technical deliverables meet quality standards.

To apply for the Software Engineer - External role at UiPath, you should have at least 1 year of experience in software engineering, proficiency in high-level programming languages such as C#, Java, or Python, and a strong grasp of object-oriented programming. Familiarity with cloud services like Azure, AWS, or GCP is also important.

UiPath values flexibility in the workplace. Depending on your team's needs, the Software Engineer - External position may offer options for hybrid, office-based, or fully remote work arrangements. We encourage applicants to explore these opportunities.

In the Software Engineer - External role at UiPath, you will work on enhancing developer tools, creating APIs, and contributing to open-source projects. Your contributions will directly impact our automation platform's integration with diverse developer ecosystems, which is both challenging and rewarding.

UiPath offers a unique environment for Software Engineers - External with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. You'll be part of a diverse and inclusive workforce that encourages creativity and values different perspectives—making it an exciting place to grow your career.

In your response, mention specific languages you've worked with, such as C#, Java, or Python, and provide examples of projects where you successfully applied these technologies. Highlight your understanding of object-oriented principles to demonstrate your capability.

Discuss your practices for writing clean, well-organized code, like adhering to coding standards and conducting regular code reviews. Emphasize the importance of testing and using automated testing tools to catch bugs early in the development process.

Highlight your communication skills and adaptability in cross-functional environments. Provide examples of how you handle conflicting ideas and drive consensus towards common goals in a project setting.

When answering this question, describe methods such as profiling the code to identify slow components or using load testing tools. Discuss how you would implement solutions based on your findings to improve performance.

Share your thoughts on how open-source contributes to community growth and collaboration. Discuss any contributions you've made or projects you've worked on that integrated open-source technologies to showcase your involvement.

Explain your approach to managing asynchronous tasks, including using promises and callbacks effectively. Discuss how you've navigated complexities to ensure smooth functionality in applications.

Share your experience with agile methodologies, including daily stand-ups, sprints, and iterative feedback cycles. Discuss how these practices help you to adapt to changes quickly and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Outline your process for API design, including gathering requirements, defining endpoints, and considering scalability. Emphasize user experience by mentioning documentation and testing strategies to ensure usability.

Choose a project that displays your problem-solving abilities and technical skills. Describe the obstacles you faced, how you overcame them, and what you learned from the experience.

Use this opportunity to express your passion for automation and developer collaboration. Discuss how UiPath's mission aligns with your career goals, and show enthusiasm for the impact you want to make in the role.