Software Engineer Principal (C#/Java/Python)

PNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Software Engineer Principal to drive developer tooling and experiences in the Developer Tools Team. You will focus on modernizing our developer ecosystem and delivering practical solutions across C#, Java, Python, and Node.js to improve productivity.

Based in Pittsburgh, PA, this hands-on leadership role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, aligning tech strategy with software enablement, and guiding architecture and implementations for enterprise-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in software development using C#, Java, Python, and Node.js.
• Ability to design, review, and implement scalable solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development across multiple languages and frameworks.
• Propose and implement solutions to improve developer productivity.
• Collaborate with DevTools teams to modernize tooling and processes.
• Evaluate language/framework releases and enable enterprise adoption.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to teams.

Skills

C#

Java

Python

Node.js

Job description

Software Engineer Principal (C#/Java/Python)### Software Engineer Principal (C#/Java/Python)Apply: PA - Pittsburgh (15219): Full time: Posted Today: R231060# **Position Overview**At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Software Engineer Principal within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA. As a Software Engineer Principal within the Developer Tools Team (DTT), you will work with the team to improve the technologies, tools, and engineering experiences used by developers across the organization. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on modernizing our developer ecosystem, reducing friction, and building practical solutions that improve developer productivity. As we continue to build out the Developer Tools Team (DTT), a Software Engineer Principal is needed to expand our technical capacity across developer tooling and developer experience. The role will help improve how core development technologies including C#, Java, Python, and Node.js are approved, packaged, updated, and supported. This includes enabling appropriate access to development tools and extensions, staying ahead of major language and framework releases, and creating sustainable paths for developers to adopt modern capabilities. The role will also partner on broader developer experience initiatives, including reference architectures, Inner Source, developer feedback, AI-assisted development, and productivity tooling. The Principal Engineer will work alongside existing team leadership and community efforts, providing technical depth and hands-on engineering capacity to turn developer needs and opportunities into practical solutions. Job Description • Aligns business and technology strategy with software solutions and developer enablement capabilities. • Proposes, designs, and codes software solutions to address complex engineering and business needs. • Provides technical leadership across development technologies including C#, Java, Python, Node.js, associated frameworks, development environments, plugins, and extensions. • Improves how development languages, frameworks, packages, tools, and extensions are evaluated, approved, packaged, distributed, upgraded, and supported. • Evaluates major releases and emerging development capabilities and helps establish sustainable approaches for enterprise adoption. • Identifies and removes friction in developer environments and workflows. • Builds and improves reference architectures, reusable solutions, prototypes, and developer productivity tools. • Contributes to Inner Source repositories and communities, helping increase reuse and collaboration across development teams. • Partners with developer community efforts to translate the voice of the developer into practical improvements in tools, platforms, processes, and engineering practices. • Builds and explore solutions focused on AI-assisted development, automation, and developer productivity. • Leads complex technical problem solving and provides technical guidance and hands-on support to development teams. • Apply modern engineering principles, technologies, and tools to advance developer capabilities and software delivery. PNC Expectations PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and continue building upon that we expect our employees to be: • Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions. • Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.