GitHub is seeking experienced Principal Software Engineers to join its Engineering team across various product and platform areas. The roles focus on architecting and delivering high-performance systems that enhance collaboration for millions of developers. Candidates will work on critical projects such as GitHub Actions, Enterprise AI Platform, and Identity services, driving technical execution and leading initiatives across distributed teams. This position requires a strong technical background and the ability to influence architecture and design decisions at a strategic level.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
• 2+ years of technical leadership experience.
• 3+ years of experience using general purpose programming languages (e.g., Go, Ruby, or a similar language).
• 3+ years of experience in one or more scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, or a similar language).

• Design, develop, test and ship high-quality technical solutions that scale across multiple GitHub services.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviews to encourage the growth of others.
• Own and advocate for the health and quality of the systems that the team builds.
• Design and implement APIs to facilitate seamless integration between software components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partner with stakeholders to lead discussions for technical solutions.

• Employees at Microsoft are often offered comprehensive, “world-class” benefits—including health and mental-wellness programs, competitive pay with bonuses and stock awards, and retirement/savings options. Time-off and flexibility are common, with generous vacation and holidays, parental and caregiver leave, and flexible work schedules, alongside learning support, employee resource groups, product discounts, and matching-gifts/volunteering programs. Specific benefits can vary by region.