Remote Senior Software Engineer - AI Agent Platform

Github; United States; Remote; USD 124,000 - 329,000; Full time

Job summary

GitHub is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its remote-friendly US team. You’ll design, build, and ship scalable software across multiple GitHub services while collaborating with product, design, and engineering to deliver impact at scale.

You’ll work on AI-powered developer tools and APIs, focusing on high-quality, maintainable code and robust testing practices while contributing to an inclusive, growth-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience with production software coding in multiple languages (C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Rust, Python).
• At least 2 years using general purpose programming languages (e.g., Go, Ruby).
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with modern frontend technologies (React, CSS, HTML, JavaScript/TypeScript) and design systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and ship high-quality scalable solutions across GitHub services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement innovative solutions.
• Ensure maintainable code and integration with downstream dependencies and quality standards.
• Foster ownership and inclusive team culture.

Skills

6+ years software eng

Go / Ruby / Python

Frontend tech (React)

HTML/CSS/JS

Education

Bachelor’s in CS/EE or related

Master’s in CS/EE or related

Doctorate in CS/EE or related

Tools

GitHub Copilot

REST APIs

Job description

GitHub is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its remote-friendly US team. You’ll design, build, and ship scalable software across multiple GitHub services while collaborating with product, design, and engineering to deliver impact at scale.

You’ll work on AI-powered developer tools and APIs, focusing on high-quality, maintainable code and robust testing practices while contributing to an inclusive, growth-oriented culture.