Senior Software Engineer, Identity

GitHub is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Identity to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Senior Software Engineer, Identity, 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 (West Coast)). 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 • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack What we offer: • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Paid parental leave • 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: • 5+ years of relevant experience • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • US work authorization • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) Nice to have: • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing