Software Engineer Principal Senior - Data and Automation; GenAI, Iceberg, APIs, Automation, Agentic

Position: Software Engineer Principal Senior - Data and Automation (GenAI, Iceberg, APIs, Automation, Agentic
Job Description

Job Profile

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 Principal Senior within PNC's Data and Automation organization, you will be based in Dallas, TX.

The Software Engineer Principal Senior role functions as the principal technical lead and engineering authority for enterprise governance products, translating architecture into scalable, production-ready platforms.
The role requires deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native platforms, enterprise data governance, AI engineering, agent frameworks, semantic technologies, and large-scale software development.

Enterprise Governance Platform Engineering - Lead design and development of next-generation governance platforms.
GenAI Solution Engineering - Lead implementation of AI-powered governance capabilities.
Agentic Workflow Design & Engineering - Lead the design and implementation of enterprise agent frameworks supporting autonomous governance operations.
Knowledge Graph & Semantic Platform Development - Lead implementation of enterprise semantic technology platforms. PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

• Leads the design, development, and maintenance of software solutions across multiple product lines.
• Directs and consults on all phases of software engineering life cycle and troubleshoots technical problems as needed using agile methods.
• Leads complex problem solving and resolves workflow problems through automation optimization.
• Monitors security technology trends and ensures the adaptability of techniques to various system architectures. Encourages sound technology choices are made and drive innovative technology architecture and solution design.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.

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
Agentic Platforms, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Generative AI, Group Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Release Management, Software Solutions, User Experience (UX) Design Competencies
Application Design, Architecture, Coaching Others, Design Thinking, IT Environment, Problem Solving, Software Process Improvement (SPI), System Development Life Cycle, Technical Troubleshooting Work Experience
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree. Higher level education such as a Masters degree, PhD, or certifications is desirable. Industry relevant experience is typically 8+ years. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Education
Bachelors Certification…