Principal Software Development Engineer (SDE)
Job Description
Unstructured Technologies, a leader in file transformation and data orchestration, is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer (SDE) to drive their technology direction. With their open-source package downloaded over 12 million times and used by 50k+ companies, Unstructured is at the forefront of connecting human-generated data with LLMs.
As a Principal SDE, you'll lead organization-level architecture and product solutions, mentoring engineering teams while tackling complex software challenges. Your role will be crucial in aligning teams towards scalable designs and mitigating long-term risks.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning and driving key product architecture across the organization
- Leading multi-team strategic projects
- Solving complex, persistent software challenges
- Engaging in full-cycle software development
- Providing mentorship and aligning teams towards coherent designs
- Shaping organizational operations through software offerings and architectures
The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of software development experience, deep knowledge of architecture and design patterns, and proficiency in multiple programming languages. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential. Experience with Python, cloud-based architectures, and leading large-scale projects is preferred.
Join Unstructured to work on impactful, innovative projects in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with ample growth opportunities. Help shape the future of data orchestration and LLM integration in this pivotal role.
Responsibilities For Principal Software Development Engineer (SDE)
- Own and drive the architecture and design of key product solutions across the organization
- Lead strategically important projects that involve multiple teams
- Address significantly complex, persistent, or ingrained software challenges
- Actively engage in the full software development lifecycle
- Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers across the organization
- Align teams toward simple, coherent designs that meet business and technical objectives
- Shape how the organization operates by influencing software offerings and architectures
Requirements For Principal Software Development Engineer (SDE)
- 10+ years of software development experience
- Deep knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and development best practices
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive cross-team initiatives
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Benefits For Principal Software Development Engineer (SDE)
- Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the organization and its products
- Work on challenging problems that require innovative solutions
- Opportunities to grow your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Join a team that values collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning
