Software Engineer Principal (C#/Java/Python)

PNC; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Disability protection

401(k) match

Pension plan

Stock purchase plan

Dependent care reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Software Engineer Principal for the Developer Tools Team in Pittsburgh, PA. You will modernize the developer ecosystem, streamline tooling, and enable faster delivery across languages (C#, Java, Python, Node.js) with hands-on engineering and leadership.

You will influence reference architectures, inner source, AI-assisted tooling, and productivity enhancements while guiding teams through complex problem solving and best practices in software delivery.

Qualifications

• University degree required; 5+ years of industry experience.
• Certifications often required; comparable education/experience considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Aligns business and technology strategy with software solutions and developer enablement capabilities.
• Proposes, designs, and codes software solutions for complex engineering needs.
• Provides technical leadership across C#, Java, Python, Node.js and related tools.

Skills

C#

Java

Python

Node.js

DevOps

Distributed Systems

Microsoft Technologies

OOP

SDLC

System Design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Inner Source

AI-assisted development

Developer tooling

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Agile Methodology
• Computer Programming
• Data Structures
• DevOps
• Distributed Systems
• Microsoft Technologies
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Software Development
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Software Engineering
• System Designs

Competencies

• Application Design
• Architecture
• Packaged Application Integration
• Product and Vendor Evaluation
• Software Process Improvement (SPI)
• System Development Life Cycle
• Technical Troubleshooting

Work Experience: Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education: Bachelors.

Certifications: No Required Certification(s).

Licenses: No Required License(s).

Language Assessments: No Required or Preferred Language Assessments.

Benefits

• medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
• dental and vision options
• employee and spouse/child life insurance
• short and long-term disability protection
• 401(k) with PNC match
• pension and stock purchase plans
• dependent care reimbursement account
• back-up child/elder care
• adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
• educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
• a robust wellness program with financial incentives
• maternity and/or parental leave
• up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
• between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
• and years of service

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [e-mail]. Please include "accommodation request" in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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For nearly 160 years, PNC has strived to make a meaningful impact for our employees, customers, communities, and shareholders. We believe our success and positive reputation are built on open and honest dialogue, an unwavering focus on smart risk management, relationship-based customer service and community investments. Our inclusive workplace allows our employees to be heard, valued, and developed to do their best work. Being a great place to work means we are making a lasting difference for everyone we serve. Check out the top reasons to join PNC. PNC's total rewards package includes things like time off, benefits, learning and career development, wellness programs, recognition and much more. The benefits and programs highlighted below are just a sampling of what PNC offers its employees. To learn more, visit our Total Rewards page.