**Job Description**

**About GitHub**

GitHub stands as the world’s premier AI-driven developer platform, empowering developers to build, scale, and deliver secure software. Serving over 100 million users, including 90% of Fortune 100 developers, GitHub facilitates collaboration on more than 330 million repositories, making coding faster and more efficient for individuals and teams alike.

**Location**

This role is available remotely across the United States.

**Overview**

GitHub revolutionizes software development, making it faster, safer, and more accessible. We’re seeking skilled polymaths with diverse experience to join our mission of shaping the future of software. GitHub Next, the team that launched groundbreaking tools like Copilot and Copilot Workspace, incubates innovative projects to inform GitHub’s roadmap. In this role, you’ll work with talented researchers to develop prototype solutions that could drive the future of development.

This is not an academic position; it’s a hands-on role requiring creativity, technical skill, and a startup-like agility. Our team continually explores bold ideas and transforms them into functional prototypes that support GitHub’s vision.

**Responsibilities**

As a Research Engineer, you’ll create prototypes that push the boundaries of software development. This role involves taking novel technological concepts or user experiences and transforming them into working products. With few restrictions on solutions, the role requires balancing innovative ideas with practical execution.

You’ll engage with varied domains, requiring knowledge across multiple tech areas, and collaborate with a team of skilled peers to generate and refine ideas into tangible prototypes. This role requires a strong background in frontend development and design to tackle UX challenges in unexplored areas.

**Qualifications**

*Required Qualifications:*
– 9+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with expertise in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Rust, or Python, or
– An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in relevant fields with equivalent professional experience.
– Proven ability to develop prototypes to demonstrate concepts.
– Experience setting research objectives and independently driving toward solutions.

*Preferred Qualifications:*
– Deep industry knowledge and understanding of GitHub’s product landscape.
– Experience with frontend tech (e.g., Typescript, React, Svelte) and machine learning applications.
– Significant experience with backend systems, open-source projects, or high-scale production environments.
– Expertise in areas relevant to GitHub’s mission, like human-computer interaction or distributed systems.

**Compensation Range**

The salary range for this position is $118,100 – $313,300 annually, dependent on location and experience. GitHub also offers benefits, bonuses, and stock options based on individual impact and eligibility for certain roles.

**GitHub Values**

– *Customer-obsessed*: We prioritize the needs of our users.
– *Ship to learn*: We value learning through building and iteration.
– *Growth mindset*: We encourage continuous learning and improvement.
– *Own the outcome*: We take responsibility for results.
– *Better together*: Collaboration is core to our success.
– *Diverse and inclusive*: We value varied perspectives and backgrounds.

**Manager Fundamentals**

– *Model*: Lead by example.
– *Coach*: Support team development.
– *Care*: Foster a supportive environment.

**Leadership Principles**

– *Create clarity*: Set clear direction.
– *Generate energy*: Inspire and motivate.
– *Deliver success*: Focus on results.

**Who We Are**

GitHub is the top AI-driven developer platform and home to the world’s largest open-source community. Our teams are at the forefront of innovation, from driving AI advancement to sending open-source projects to Mars. We offer a remote-first environment, competitive compensation, and ample growth opportunities to support you wherever you are.

**EEO Statement**

GitHub embraces diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applicants to inform us if any accommodations are needed during the interview process.