Lead Backend Engineer, Platform

GitHub is hiring a Lead Backend Engineer, Platform to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Backend Engineer, Platform, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (EST)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack What we offer: • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Paid parental leave • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Home office and wellness stipends How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. GitHub is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • US work authorization • Experience with version control and CI/CD • Strong communication in a remote, async environment Nice to have: • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear) • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team