Principal Identity Systems Engineer - Secure AI & Auth

GitHub; United States; On-site; USD 160,200 - 425,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Stock options

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Job summary

GitHub is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the architecture of identity services that power authentication and authorization across its platform. You will ensure the highest standards of security and scalability in systems serving billions of requests.

Requirements include 11+ years of Software Engineering experience and proficiency in several programming languages. The compensation range is USD $160,200 - $425,000 per year, depending on experience. GitHub values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience in Software Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven production software coding experience in languages such as C, C++, Java, JavaScript, etc.
• Experience designing and implementing identity systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture discussions for identity services supporting authentication and authorization.
• Mentor others on best practices for development and quality assurance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define strategy and build an identity control plane.

Skills

Software Engineering

C/C++/C#/Java/JavaScript/Go/Ruby/Rust/Python

Identity Systems Design

Enterprise Security & Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cloud-Native Systems

Kubernetes

Job description

GitHub is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the architecture of identity services that power authentication and authorization across its platform. You will ensure the highest standards of security and scalability in systems serving billions of requests.

Requirements include 11+ years of Software Engineering experience and proficiency in several programming languages. The compensation range is USD $160,200 - $425,000 per year, depending on experience. GitHub values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.