Principal Software Engineer

Shakudo; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Shakudo is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and development of their innovative data and AI operating system. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in software engineering, technical leadership, and a deep understanding of distributed systems and cloud architecture. This role offers the opportunity to influence the technical roadmap and mentor engineering talent in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with a proven track record of technical leadership.
• Experience architecting and implementing complex software systems from concept to production.
• Track record of mentoring and growing engineering talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and evolution of Shakudo's data and AI operating system.
• Define and implement architectural patterns and best practices across engineering teams.
• Drive technical vision and strategy in alignment with business objectives.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Distributed Systems

Cloud Architecture

Large-scale Data Processing

Software Design Patterns

Algorithms

Data Structures

Infrastructure as Code

Containerization

Orchestration Technologies

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

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 system
• Define and implement architectural patterns and best practices across engineering teams
• Provide technical mentorship to engineers at all levels and help grow their capabilities
• Drive technical vision and strategy in alignment with business objectives
• Solve complex systems-level problems and make critical technical decisions
• Collaborate with product and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Champion engineering excellence, code quality, and sustainable development practices
• Influence the technical roadmap and participate in strategic planning

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics; advanced degree preferred
• 8+ years of software engineering experience with a proven track record of technical leadership
• Deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud architecture, and large-scale data processing
• Experience architecting and implementing complex software systems from concept to production
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, algorithms, and data structures
• Experience with infrastructure as code, containerization, and orchestration technologies
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Track record of mentoring and growing engineering talent
• Demonstrated ability to balance technical excellence with business requirements
• Experience working in fast-growing startups and managing ambiguity

What You'll Learn

• Cutting-edge AI and ML technologies and applications
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes ecosystem
• Advanced data platform architecture
• Techniques 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.