Staff Software Engineer

GitHub, Inc.

6d • Remote

About The Position

GitHub is the world’s leading platform for agentic software development — powered by Copilot to build, scale, and deliver secure software. Over 180 million developers, including more than 90% of the Fortune 100 companies, use GitHub to collaborate, and more than 77,000 organisations have adopted GitHub Copilot.

The Migration Tools team is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to contribute to the development of foundational components that power GitHub’s migration tooling. This team is dedicated to creating and maintaining the tools that facilitate customer migrations to GitHub and between different products.
Our mission is to provide a seamless migration experience to our customers. This role is in a fast-paced environment where you can make a high-impact contribution to GitHub’s product offerings. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will collaborate with a globally distributed team of managers and engineers to enhance and scale our products, ensuring an exceptional experience that meets the unique needs of our diverse customer base.
This role requires extensive experience in both platform and application development, a passion for using AI tools, and the ability to leverage them in our daily operations. You should be able to flex your skill sets to create innovative solutions and drive long-term positive strategic outcomes for GitHub.

Requirements

• 9+ years' experience in software engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline with proven experience maintaining and delivering production software coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Rust, or Python,
• OR associate’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years' experience in software engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline with proven experience maintaining and delivering production software coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Rust, or Python,
• OR bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field AND 7+ years' experience in software engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline with proven experience maintaining and delivering production software coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Rust, or Python,
• OR master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years' experience in software engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline with proven experience maintaining and delivering production software coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Rust, or Python,
• OR doctorate in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years' experience in software engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline with proven experience maintaining and delivering production software coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Rust, or Python,
• OR equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience with large-scale system architecture and design, particularly in cloud-based environments, with a strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices.
• Experience working closely with product management, design, and other engineering teams to drive cross-functional projects and deliver high-quality products.
• Excellent analytical skills when proactively identifying risks and balancing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor team members in producing extensible and maintainable code, ensuring integration with downstream dependencies and adherence to quality standards.
• Partner with stakeholders to determine user requirements and lead discussions for technical solutions, including design and cost considerations, while ensuring system architecture meets security and compliance standards.
• Independently create and guide others in developing clear testing plans to assure solution quality, defining success metrics, and integrating customer feedback for continuous improvement.
• Drive project plans and release schedules by leveraging cross-product expertise, identifying dependencies, and coordinating with other teams to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Lead efforts in applying debugging tools and telemetry to verify assumptions, proactively resolve issues, and optimize code performance and maintainability.
• Collect, classify, and analyze complex data to refine products, make informed engineering decisions, and ensure solutions are scalable and financially responsible.
• Maintain live service operations, implement solutions to complex issues, and develop playbooks for incident resolution, ensuring system health and reliability.
• Lead the development and enhancement of internal tools and processes to improve team performance and efficiency, encouraging the adoption of AI, new technologies and methodologies.
• Develop and maintain a technical roadmap that aligns with product goals, ensuring that engineering efforts are strategically prioritized, and resources are effectively allocated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees