Gradial · 1 day ago
Principal Software Engineer
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expGradial is a Seattle-based startup enabling digital experiences at the speed of thought. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to drive the architecture and technical vision behind AI-native systems that transform how creative teams build and update websites.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ContentContent MarketingEnterprise SoftwareSoftware
Hiring Manager
Carly Montague
Responsibilities
Define and drive the technical architecture for systems that convert natural language into intelligent, multi-step workflows using generative AI
Lead the design, implementation, and scaling of LLM agents for real-time inference, dynamic prompting, memory management, and tool orchestration
Set engineering standards and influence system design across the stack, with a focus on performance, reliability, and long-term extensibility
Design learning systems that integrate customer feedback, usage data, and brand preferences to evolve autonomously over time
Mentor senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, rapid iteration, and ownership
Collaborate deeply with product and design leaders to rethink how interfaces and features dynamically adapt to user intent
Champion best practices in testing, observability, deployment, and operational excellence to ensure system health at scale
Own critical, ambiguous problem spaces from end to end, advocating for technical and product innovation
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including significant leadership of complex technical initiatives
Deep expertise in distributed systems, algorithms, and scalable software design
Proven track record architecting and shipping systems in fast-moving, high-ambiguity environments
Hands-on experience with LLM integration, generative AI frameworks, or building AI-native applications
Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences
High-agency, ownership-driven mindset with a passion for solving real-world problems at scale
Background in technical fields such as computer science, mathematics, physics, or systems engineering
Preferred
Experience building or scaling AI agent architectures for production environments
Prior experience in early-stage startups where you owned both strategy and execution
Passion for designing systems that blend technical sophistication with elegant, intuitive user experiences
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision insurance
401K retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Other employee wellness programs
Meaningful equity
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Flexible work hours
Company
Gradial
Gradial is an enterprise software company that provides AI agents that automate enterprise content workflows.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$53.26MKey Investors
VMG PartnersMadrona
2025-12-03Series B· $35M
2025-03-17Series A· $13M
2023-11-20Seed· $5.26M
Leadership Team
Doug Tallmadge
Co-Founder and CEO
Anish Chadalavada
Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer
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