Software Engineer Lead

Job summary

The Software Engineer Lead creates and leads the technical design and development of complex software solutions to meet business needs. They also provide technical guidance to colleagues and facilitate complex problem resolution.

Job details

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Software Engineer Lead within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Home Location, CA. This position may be eligible for remote work in select geographic locations, subject to approval by PNC. If approved, work must be conducted from a quiet, secure, and confidential home-based workspace. Occasional in-office participation may be required based on business needs. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. Job Description Creates and leads the technical design and development of software solutions. Proposes & designs software solutions to address complex business needs. Prepares technical and procedural documentation required. Facilitates complex problem resolution. Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues. Reviews coding, testing, and documentation of software. Applies modern principles, methodologies and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities. PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be: Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions. Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework. Qualifications Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position. Preferred Skills Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Debugging, DevOps, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, System Designs, Technical Designs Competencies Application Delivery Process, Application Design, Architecture, Application Development Tools, Application Testing, Packaged Application Integration, System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting Work Experience Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered. Education Bachelors Certifications No Required Certification(s) Licenses No Required License(s) Language Assessments No Required or Preferred Language Assessments Pay Transparency Base Salary: $94,875.00 – $172,500.00 Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance. Application Window Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 09/16/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion. Benefits PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives. In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service. To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com. Disability Accommodations Statement If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history. California Residents Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices.

What you’ll do

The Software Engineer Lead creates and leads the technical design and development of complex software solutions to meet business needs. They also provide technical guidance to colleagues and facilitate complex problem resolution.

Requirements

Candidates typically require a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant industry experience. Proficiency in modern software development methodologies, cloud computing, and system design is essential.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Health savings account
• Dental options
• Vision options
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability protection
• Long-term disability protection
• 401(k) with match
• Pension plan
• Stock purchase plans
• Dependent care reimbursement account
• Back-up child/elder care
• Adoption reimbursement
• Surrogacy reimbursement
• Doula reimbursement
• Educational assistance
• Wellness program
• Paid time off
• Maternity leave
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Agile methodology
• Cloud computing
• Code reviews
• Debugging
• DevOps
• Project management
• Requirements analysis
• Software development
• System designs
• Technical designs
• Application delivery
• Application design
• Architecture
• Application testing
• Technical troubleshooting
• Software Solutions
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Business Objectives
• Time Off Management
• Business Decisions
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Technical Design
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Agile Methodology
• Software Testing
• Application Development
• Enterprise Application Integration
• Software Development
• Child Life Insurance
• Customer Service
• Cloud Computing
• Code Review
• Mortgage Loans
• Labor Coaching
• Financial Services
• Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities
• Problem Solving
• Market Data
• Project Management
• Systems Development Life Cycle
• Requirements Analysis
• Software Engineering
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

Job areas

• Technology
• Software
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Lead Software Engineer
• Software Developer / Engineer
• Software Developers

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