Principal Software Engineer, Git Systems — Remote & Scalable

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

Job summary

GitHub, Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for its Git Systems Engineering team, responsible for the largest code-hosting platform in the world. This role involves designing scalable, performant services to facilitate AI-driven software development. You will collaborate across teams, lead initiatives to enhance system performance, and support operational services. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in software engineering and proficiency in multiple programming languages. Benefits include a competitive salary and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• 11+ years experience in Software Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience maintaining and delivering production software.
• Ability to meet GitHub and government security screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and ship high-quality technical solutions.
• Document architectural designs and validate approaches with prototypes.
• Lead by example and mentor others to produce maintainable code.

Skills

Software Engineering

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

Cloud Platforms

System Design

Microservices

Education

Associate’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Amazon Web Services

Job description

GitHub, Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for its Git Systems Engineering team, responsible for the largest code-hosting platform in the world. This role involves designing scalable, performant services to facilitate AI-driven software development. You will collaborate across teams, lead initiatives to enhance system performance, and support operational services. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in software engineering and proficiency in multiple programming languages. Benefits include a competitive salary and potential bonuses.