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Senior Software Engineer

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Thu, Nov 05, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Working remotely on a full-time basis, the Senior Software Engineer will design, build, and operate Kubernetes-based platform systems that enhance GitHub's production services while improving reliability, scalability, and operational clarity.

Key responsibilities
  • Design and implement Kubernetes-based platform systems to support production services
  • Enhance reliability and scalability across the Kubernetes fleet and manage complex cross-team platform challenges
  • Mentor engineers and participate in incident response, driving improvements to prevent future issues
Required qualifications
  • 6+ years of experience in Software Engineering or related technical discipline with proven production software coding experience in languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python
  • 2+ years of experience with large-scale Kubernetes fleet operations and cluster lifecycle management
  • Strong written communication skills and experience in remote work environments
  • Experience with cloud-native platform systems and operational practices
  • Ability to debug complex production issues across various systems and technologies

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