Principal Software Engineer - AI Systems Architect (Remote)

GitHub, Inc.

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 160,000 - 425,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

GitHub is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead system architecture, mentor engineers, and drive advanced technical solutions. The role emphasizes scalable systems, cross-functional collaboration, and innovative problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

We value AI-forward approaches, secure development, and strong leadership in design reviews and development practices. Remote work within the United States is supported as part of a global engineering effort.

Qualifications

11+ years of software engineering experience with production software coding.
Experience with languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Rust, or Python.
Ability to lead architecture discussions and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical problems at scale.
Contribute to code and lead design discussions for system architecture while ensuring security and compliance.
Set an example by adopting AI-forward approaches in engineering.
Partner with product managers, leads, and engineers to define requirements for complex scenarios.
Mentor teammates in testing, quality, and maintainable code practices.
Provide technical leadership during code reviews and ensure reliability at scale.
Debug across products and resolve issues with proactive tooling.
Optimize deployments to meet business objectives and GitHub deployment standards.
Drive improvements in developer tooling and automation.