Principal Software Engineer

TLDR

Lead the development of end-to-end applications on Shakudo's platform to solve real customer problems while leveraging a range of tools and technologies.

At Shakudo, we’re building the world’s first operating system for data and AI—a unified platform that streamlines powerful open-source and proprietary tools into a seamless, production-ready environment. We’re looking for a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the development of full end-to-end applications on our platform. This role is ideal for engineers who love solving real customer problems, moving across the stack, and delivering high-impact solutions that showcase what’s possible on Shakudo. What You’ll Do
  • Design and build complete applications—from backend to frontend—using Shakudo and open-source tools like Neo4J, ollama, Spark, and many more
  • Solve real-world data and AI challenges with elegant, production-ready solutions
  • Collaborate with Product and Customer Engineering to translate needs into scalable systems
  • Drive architecture and design patterns for building on Shakudo—with high autonomy and self-direction
  • Set the standard for building efficient, reusable, and impactful solutions
  • What You Bring
  • 8+ years building production systems across the stack
  • Strong backend and frontend experience (e.g. Python, React, TypeScript)
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and data/AI tooling
  • A hands-on, solutions-first mindset and a passion for fast, high-quality delivery

  • Why This Role 

    You’ll lead by example, building flagship applications that demonstrate the power of Shakudo. This role offers high ownership, high impact, and the chance to shape how modern data and AI solutions are built.

    Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile when applying for this role. Thank you!

    Shakudo builds an innovative operating system specifically for data and AI, designed to provide enterprises and startups with a seamless, production-ready environment. By integrating best-of-breed open-source components, we offer tailored solutions that address real-world data challenges.

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