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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineering Manager - **Company:** GITHUB SOFTWARE LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Distributed Systems, Github, Information Retrieval, Python (Programming Language), Live Connect (Windows), Software Product Management, Ruby, Software Engineering, System Programming, Rust (Programming Language), Generative AI, Information Technology, Golang - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d8f40afc-3f58-45b9-9963-5842568fc404 ## About the Role * 11+ 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 10+ 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 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 Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Engineering, 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 PhD 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 equivalent experience. * 5+ years people management experience., * Experience building or operating web-scale search, information retrieval, or context retrieval systems. * Expertise with systems programming languages - ideally Rust. * Proven track record of building and scaling engineering organizations in high-growth or ambiguous environments. * Experience designing or integrating AI/ML-powered features into production systems. ## Description The ideal candidate has strategic vision, technical leadership in distributed systems and generative AI application architectures, as well as the ability to mentor very senior engineers, build empowered high-trust teams, and foster a culture of technical excellence, operational rigor, and experimentation. 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