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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Gradial's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 62% of Gradial's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Gradial
- high 13 stale, 0 reposted of 13 open
- Hiring momentum
- 30 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Gradial's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Gradial.
About this role
As a Principal Software Engineer at Gradial, you will lead the architecture and technical vision for AI-native systems that enhance how creative teams build and update websites. Your role involves defining technical architecture, implementing LLM agents, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with product and design leaders to innovate user interfaces. You will also champion best practices in system health and own complex problem spaces, driving both technical and product innovation.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Gradial as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
- 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
- High-agency, ownership-driven mindset
Nice to have
- 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
What you get
- Performance-based annual bonus
- Meaningful equity awards
- Medical, dental & vision (fully covered for employees with 75% for dependents)
- Fertility & family-planning support
- 401k plan
- Unlimited PTO
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is $190,000 – $240,000, which may vary based on experience and qualifications
- The role emphasizes AI literacy, and over-reliance on AI in interviews may lead to disqualification
- Fast-paced, hyper-growth environment may not suit everyone
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Listed by Gradial on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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