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About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer to join our Migration Tools team. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining the foundational components that power GitHub's migration tooling infrastructure. The team focuses on creating robust, scalable, and user-centric migration solutions that facilitate seamless transitions for customers migrating to GitHub or between different products within our ecosystem. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will have a significant impact on enhancing the user experience and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in both platform and application development, a passion for leveraging AI tools, and a strategic mindset to drive long-term product success. You will collaborate with a globally distributed team of engineers and managers, applying your technical expertise to solve complex problems, optimize system performance, and ensure security and compliance standards are met. Your leadership will be vital in guiding architectural decisions, mentoring team members, and fostering innovation through the adoption of new technologies and methodologies.
Qualifications
- 9+ years of experience in software engineering, with proven expertise in maintaining and delivering production software in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Rust, or Python.
- OR an associate's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Math, Physics, or related fields with 8+ years of relevant experience.
- OR a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline with 7+ years of experience.
- OR a master's degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of experience.
- OR a doctorate in a related field with 3+ years of experience.
- Equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
- Strong understanding of large-scale system architecture, especially in cloud-based environments, with experience in distributed systems and microservices.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including product management and design.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with proactive risk identification and prioritization abilities.
- Experience with AI integration and modern development methodologies is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor team members to produce extensible, maintainable, and high-quality code, ensuring seamless integration with downstream dependencies.
- Partner with stakeholders to gather user requirements, lead technical discussions, and develop solutions that align with security and compliance standards.
- Create and oversee comprehensive testing plans, define success metrics, and incorporate customer feedback for continuous product improvement.
- Drive project planning, coordinate release schedules, and manage dependencies across multiple teams to ensure timely delivery of features and updates.
- Apply debugging tools, telemetry, and monitoring to verify assumptions, resolve issues proactively, and optimize system performance.
- Analyze complex data sets to inform engineering decisions, improve scalability, and ensure solutions are cost-effective.
- Maintain live service operations, develop incident response playbooks, and implement solutions for system reliability and health.
- Innovate by developing and enhancing internal tools and processes, promoting the adoption of AI and emerging technologies to improve team efficiency.
- Develop and maintain a strategic technical roadmap aligned with product goals and business objectives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package aligned with experience and expertise.
- Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off and holidays to support work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning through training and development programs.
- Remote work flexibility to accommodate diverse working styles and locations.
- Equity options and performance-based bonuses to reward impact and contribution.
- Inclusive and diverse work environment fostering innovation and collaboration.
Equal Opportunity
GitHub is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and fairness. We embrace diversity in all its forms and do not discriminate based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and employment process to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified candidates.
