At Shakudo, we are building the world’s first operating system for data and AI. We use the term operating system in the truest sense of the word. Like iOS, Windows and Linux, Shakudo’s end-to-end OS offers ever-evolving, automatically operated, best-of-breed open-source components tailored to each business's unique needs.
As we continue to grow, Shakudo seeks a Principal Software Engineer with strong experience in systems development. In this role, you can expect to play a crucial role in building our core platform features, as well as creating production-level AI applications. The role requires a strong commitment to code quality and cross-functional collaboration as well as a deep sense of ownership. Shakudo’s team culture is proactive, supportive and collaborative. We work jointly toward our mission, with a focus on being good partners and helping the team succeed while enabling the business to overcome increasingly complex challenges.
What You'll Do
Lead the design, development, and evolution of Shakudo's data and AI operating systemDefine and implement architectural patterns and best practices across engineering teamsProvide technical mentorship to engineers at all levels and help grow their capabilitiesDrive technical vision and strategy in alignment with business objectivesSolve complex systems-level problems and make critical technical decisionsCollaborate with product and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutionsChampion engineering excellence, code quality, and sustainable development practicesInfluence the technical roadmap and participate in strategic planning
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics; advanced degree preferred8+ years of software engineering experience with a proven track record of technical leadershipDeep expertise in distributed systems, cloud architecture, and large-scale data processingExperience architecting and implementing complex software systems from concept to productionStrong understanding of software design patterns, algorithms, and data structuresExperience with infrastructure as code, containerization, and orchestration technologiesExcellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesTrack record of mentoring and growing engineering talentDemonstrated ability to balance technical excellence with business requirementsExperience working in fast-growing startups and managing ambiguity
What You'll Learn
Cutting-edge AI and ML technologies and applicationsDeep expertise in Kubernetes ecosystemAdvanced data platform architectureTechniques for scaling both systems and engineering organizations
Shakudo is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We foster diversity and inclusivity and welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.