Principal Software Engineer - Git Systems (Remote)

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

Job summary

GitHub is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the Git Systems Engineering team in the United States. This role involves designing and rolling out scalable services for GitHub's code-hosting platform. Candidates should have extensive experience in software engineering, proficiency in multiple programming languages, and a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration. The position offers a competitive salary range from $160,200 to $425,000, and the opportunity for bonuses and stock options based on individual performance.

Qualifications

• 11+ years experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Ability to meet GitHub security screening requirements.
• Experience with large-scale system architecture in cloud-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and ship high-quality technical solutions across GitHub services.
• Lead by example and mentor others to produce maintainable code.
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews for quality assurance.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Java

JavaScript

Go

Ruby

Rust

Python

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Computer Science

PhD Degree in Computer Science

Associate’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Amazon Web Services

Job description

GitHub is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join the Git Systems Engineering team in the United States. This role involves designing and rolling out scalable services for GitHub's code-hosting platform. Candidates should have extensive experience in software engineering, proficiency in multiple programming languages, and a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration. The position offers a competitive salary range from $160,200 to $425,000, and the opportunity for bonuses and stock options based on individual performance.