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 moreSolve real-world data and AI challenges with elegant, production-ready solutionsCollaborate with Product and Customer Engineering to translate needs into scalable systemsDrive architecture and design patterns for building on Shakudo—with high autonomy and self-directionSet the standard for building efficient, reusable, and impactful solutions
What You Bring
8+ years building production systems across the stackStrong backend and frontend experience (e.g. Python, React, TypeScript)Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and data/AI toolingA hands-on, solutions-first mindset and a passion for fast, high-quality delivery
