Software Engineer Principal-Model Platform Support-Python/Slurm/Spark

PNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 91,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability

401(k) with match

Pension

Stock purchase plan

Dependent care reimbursement

Backup care

Education assistance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its Technology organization with exposure to data movement, SDLC, and separation of QA and production environments. Based in Birmingham, AL; Dallas, TX; Cleveland, OH, or Pittsburgh, PA, you will mentor an offshore team and lead initiatives across architecture and modern tooling.

The role emphasizes hands-on Python, Slurm, Spark, Linux, and server infrastructure with a leadership component and a preference for application/platform support

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role.
• Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Responsibilities

• Aligns business strategy with software solutions.
• Proposes, designs && codes software solutions to address complex business needs. Oversees technical and procedural documentation required.
• Leads complex problem solving.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.
• Displays an innovative approach to apply modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Computer Programming

Data Structures

DevOps

Distributed Systems

Object-Oriented Programming

Software Development

Software Development Life Cycle

Software Engineering

System Designs

Education

Bachelors

Job description

Position OverviewAt 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 Senior within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Birmingham, AL; Dallas, TX; Cleveland, OH or Pittsburgh, PA.

We are seeking a candidate with strong experience in data movement, systems development lifecycle (SDLC), and the separation of QA and production environments. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on technical expertise with Python, Slurm, Spark, Linux, and server infrastructure, along with an interest in or preference for architecture‑related responsibilities.

This role will also involve mentoring an offshore team of three resources, so prior leadership experience is important. Strong preference to have a background in application/platform support and has demonstrated success leading projects, initiatives, or small development teams.

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.

Job Description

• Aligns business strategy with software solutions.
• Proposes, designs && codes software solutions to address complex business needs. Oversees technical and procedural documentation required.
• Leads complex problem solving.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.
• Displays an innovative approach to apply modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to 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.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

• Agile Methodology
• Computer Programming
• Data Structures
• DevOps
• Distributed Systems
• 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

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $91,000.00 - $202,800.00

Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 11/04/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

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
• 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