Principal Software Engineer

uipath· Engineering
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🌍 Remote📍 BellevueFullTime💰 USD 218K–265K

About this role

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Principal Software Engineer role at uipath?
The listed salary for this Principal Software Engineer position at uipath is USD 218K–265K. This is a remote FullTime role.
Is the Principal Software Engineer job at uipath remote?
Yes, this Principal Software Engineer position at uipath is remote, with team members based in Bellevue. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Principal Software Engineer role at uipath full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Principal Software Engineer role in the Engineering department at uipath.
Which team or department does the Principal Software Engineer at uipath belong to?
This Principal Software Engineer position is part of the Engineering department at uipath. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Principal Software Engineer position at uipath?
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When was the Principal Software Engineer job at uipath posted?
This Principal Software Engineer position at uipath was posted on Jun 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Principal Software Engineer
uipath · 💰 USD 218K–265K
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