Staff Software Engineer
@ GitHub

Hybrid
$200,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 21 days ago

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About GitHub

GitHub is the global home for all developers with an AI-powered platform to build, scale, and deliver secure software. Over 150+ million developers and 420+ million repositories attest to its collaborative power.

Location

Remote, United States

Overview

The Developer Experience (DX) and Migration department is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of foundational components powering GitHub products and migration tooling. This role improves internal developer experience through optimizing development processes, robust DevOps solutions, virtual infrastructure management, and customer migration tools. Collaborate with a distributed team to scale products ensuring security, reliability, and outstanding customer migration experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor team members to produce extensible code.
  • Partner with stakeholders on technical solutions and architecture.
  • Develop clear testing plans and integrate customer feedback.
  • Drive project plans, release schedules, and manage inter-team dependencies.
  • Apply debugging tools to optimize performance and maintainability.
  • Collect and analyze data for scalable product decisions.
  • Maintain live service operations and develop incident playbooks.
  • Enhance internal tools and processes using AI and new methodologies.
  • Maintain and update a strategic technical roadmap.

Qualifications

Required: 9+ years experience in software engineering or related field with proficiency in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Rust, or Python. Alternative educational qualifications with corresponding experience are accepted.

Preferred: Experience in large-scale system architecture in cloud environments, distributed systems, microservices, and cross-functional project management.

Compensation

Base salary range: USD 127,600 - 338,500 per year, with additional bonuses, stock options, and benefits.

GitHub Values and Culture

At GitHub, values include customer-obsession, learning through shipping, growth mindset, and diversity. The company is remote-first, encouraging innovation and collaboration while promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Key skills/competency

  • Software Engineering
  • DevOps
  • AI tools
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Distributed Systems
  • Leadership
  • Testing & QA
  • Debugging
  • Collaboration
  • Migrations
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🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research GitHub's culture: Study its mission, values, and remote-first structure.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight scalable system design and leadership skills.
  • Showcase technical expertise: Emphasize cloud, DevOps, and AI experiences.
  • Prepare for interviews: Review GitHub’s products and migration strategies.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review cloud architecture fundamentals.
Practice coding in multiple languages.
Study distributed systems design patterns.
Refresh debugging and testing strategies.

Behavioral Questions

Prepare leadership experience examples.
Discuss conflict resolution in teams.
Explain multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Show adaptability in remote work setups.

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