Senior Software Engineering Manager, Github
Copilot Workspace
$112.8-299.3k
JavaScript
Python
C#
Java
Go
Ruby
C++
C
Rust
Senior and Expert level
Remote in US
AI-powered developer platform to build, scale, and deliver secure software
Be an early applicant
AI-powered developer platform to build, scale, and deliver secure software
1001+ employees
B2CB2BInternal toolsSaaSDevOps
Be an early applicant
$112.8-299.3k
JavaScript
Python
C#
Java
Go
Ruby
C++
C
Rust
Senior and Expert level
Remote in US
1001+ employees
B2CB2BInternal toolsSaaSDevOps
Company mission
To help every developer—regardless of experience level—learn, code, and ship software effectively.
Role
Who you are
- 6+ 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 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 Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ 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 2+ 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
- OR equivalent experience
- 2+ years experience managing engineering teams
- 2+ years experience designing, building, scaling and maintaining distributed systems
Desirable
- Demonstrated expertise as a thought leader in AI, with a proven track record of driving innovation, influencing the direction of AI-powered technologies, and applying LLM techniques such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and prompt engineering
- Strong customer focus and a data-driven approach to decision-making, with a passion for fostering good engineering practices, processes, and maintaining high-quality standards
- Significant experience with open-source software, testing principles, and the systems and communities used for collaboration, software delivery, and troubleshooting production systems across various layers (e.g., network, application, caching, queuing, load-balancing, storage, distributed services)
- Proficiency in backend technologies, including server-side environments, compute, datastores, networking, infrastructure, DevOps, security, and programming languages
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, paired with excellent verbal and written communication abilities to collaborate effectively across distributed teams
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in fast-paced environments, with prior experience leading and managing remote teams
- Expertise in production system monitoring, observability, and evaluation through both online and offline methodologies
- Ability to meet GitHub, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft, GitHub’s parent company, Cloud Screen upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
What the job involves
- Over the past two years, generative AI has transformed the developer landscape, integrating deeply into the development process
- GitHub Copilot, launched in 2022 as an AI-powered pair programmer, boosts developer productivity by up to 55% and has become the most widely adopted AI developer tool
- In 2023, GitHub Copilot Chat expanded capabilities, enabling developers to use natural language for coding, debugging, and testing in real time
- Now, we’re reimagining the developer experience with GitHub Copilot Workspace—a Copilot-native environment in technical preview
- This task-centric workspace allows developers to brainstorm, plan, build, test, and run code using natural language, powered by Copilot agents
- Copilot Workspace enhances developer creativity, simplifies workflows, and lowers barriers to software development, empowering both experienced developers and newcomers alike
- We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead this innovative team, drive the vision for AI-powered developer tools, and shape the future of software development
- Problem Solving: Identifying and addressing complex challenges and providing creative solutions to advance the organization's goals
- Engineering Excellence: Fostering strong engineering practices and processes, growing generational teams that value excellence
- Team Leadership: Leading and managing a team of engineers, which may include hiring, mentoring, and providing guidance to team members to help them excel in their roles. Conducting performance evaluations, setting goals, and providing feedback to team members to help them grow and develop in their roles
- Project Management: Overseeing the planning, execution, and successful completion of projects, ensuring they align with the organization's goals and objectives
- Strategy: Developing and implementing a strategic roadmap that supports our organization's long-term vision and objectives, including identifying areas of focus and setting priorities. At times this will mean charting the strategic path through ambiguity and uncertainty
- Collaboration: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, designers, and data scientists to integrate solutions into product development and business strategies
- Innovation: Driving innovation within the team by exploring new methodologies, tools, and technologies that can enhance research capabilities and outcomes
- Communication: Effectively communicating status, findings, insights, and recommendations to the leadership team. Demonstration and encouragement around the importance of strong written and verbal communication skills
- Quality Assurance: Ensuring that work conducted by the team meets high-quality standards and adheres to ethical guidelines and industry best practices
Our take
GitHub was founded to make a developer’s job easier with open and asynchronous communication, distributed version control, and source code management with Git. In the first year alone, 100,000 users were pushing code on the site.
GitHub has quickly become the world’s most popular platform for developers to collaborate on open-source projects from anywhere. Nearly every major company including Facebook, Google, and Apple hosts open-source projects on GitHub.
Github's work culture reflects its global community, with employees collaborating remotely from all over the world. In 2018, Microsoft acquired the company as part of its broader strategy to enhance cloud computing services. Since then, GitHub has been dedicated to evolving its platform, consistently investing in ongoing development to better serve its users.
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Insights
Top investors
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
18% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jul 2015
$250m
SERIES B
Jul 2012
$100m
SERIES A
Total funding: $350m
Company benefits
- Flexible time away to support balance in your work and life
- Clear diversity, inclusion, and anti-discrimination policies backed by business practices and company culture
- Five months of paid family leave to all new parents with the option to use it all at once or throughout the child’s first year
- Family forming benefits that cover fertility, infertility, adoption, and surrogacy costs and support
- Mental health benefits that offer resources and support and cover therapy and coaching sessions for you and your dependents
- Generous 401(k) matching with 50% match up to the IRS 402(g) limit (US; competitive non-US pension options internationally)
- Employee stock purchase plan that lets you purchase Microsoft stock at a discount. (Microsoft is our parent company.)
- 100% of medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums covered by GitHub for you + your dependents. (Includes gender-affirming benefits)
Company values
- Customer-obsessed
- Ship to learn
- Growth mindset
- Own the outcome
- Better together
- Diverse and inclusive
Company HQ
South Beach, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Thomas Dohmke
(CEO)Currently a Board Member at Spice AI. Previously a Principal Director of PM at Microsoft, Co-Founder at HockeyApp / Bit Stadium GmbH and Codenauts GmbH.
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