Software Engineer Principal Senior - Data and Automation (GenAI, Iceberg, APIs, Automation, Agentic Platforms)

PNC•Farmers Branch, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Software Engineer Principal Senior role functions as the principal technical lead and engineering authority for enterprise governance products, translating architecture into scalable, production-ready platforms. The role requires deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native platforms, enterprise data governance, AI engineering, agent frameworks, semantic technologies, and large-scale software development. 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.

Requirements

University / college degree.
Industry relevant experience is typically 8+ years.
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.

Nice To Haves

Agentic Platforms
Application Development
Application Programming Interface (API)
Automation
Business Management
Customer Solutions
Design
Generative AI
Group Problem Solving
Process Improvements
Release Management
Software Solutions
User Experience (UX) Design
Application Design
Architecture
Coaching Others
Design Thinking
IT Environment
Problem Solving
Software Process Improvement (SPI)
System Development Life Cycle
Technical Troubleshooting
Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable.
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.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Governance Platform Engineering - Lead design and development of next-generation governance platforms.
GenAI Solution Engineering - Lead implementation of AI-powered governance capabilities.
Agentic Workflow Design & Engineering - Lead the design and implementation of enterprise agent frameworks supporting autonomous governance operations.
Knowledge Graph & Semantic Platform Development - Lead implementation of enterprise semantic technology platforms.
Leads the design, development, and maintenance of software solutions across multiple product lines.
Directs and consults on all phases of software engineering life cycle and troubleshoots technical problems as needed using agile methods.
Leads complex problem solving and resolves workflow problems through automation optimization.
Monitors security technology trends and ensures the adaptability of techniques to various system architectures.
Encourages sound technology choices are made and drive innovative technology architecture and solution design.
Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.

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.