Principal Engineering Manager
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Sep 22, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Leading the development of innovative agentic experiences, the full-time remote Principal Engineering Manager will manage a team focused on enhancing the GitHub Cloud Agent platform, driving technical roadmaps, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence.
Key responsibilities
- Drive and execute the technical roadmap to align engineering efforts with product goals and incorporate new technologies
- Shape GitHub's AI product portfolio by identifying innovation opportunities and leading global initiatives
- Manage employee growth and performance, ensuring the engineering team's skills remain current with industry developments
Required qualifications
- 11+ years of experience in Software Engineering or related technical discipline, with proven experience in production software coding in multiple programming languages
- 5+ years of people management experience
- 3+ years of experience in building or managing large-scale services or agentic products
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