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 within PNC's Data and Automation organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh-PA, Strongsville-OH or Dallas-TX.

Responsibilities include:
Focus on Cloud Infrastructure Engineering and AI/ML Platform Enablement
Build and maintain Azure and AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
Develop and automate provisioning/deployments using Terraform and Python CDK.
Partner with engineering and architecture teams to deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions.
Emphasis on clear technical communication via status updates, presentations, and architecture diagrams.

Create reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules/patterns, enforce standards, and improve developer self-service where applicable.
Integrate infrastructure delivery into CI/CD pipelines; automate testing, validation, and deployments.
Apply cloud security best practices and guardrails; partner with security stakeholders as needed.
Collaborate with architecture/engineering teams on foundational patterns that support AI/ML platforms and Machine Learning Operations workflows.
Produce and maintain clear documentation, diagrams, and presentations; provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues across environments; participate in design reviews and operational support as needed.

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

• Aligns business strategy with software solutions.
• Proposes, designs & codes software solutions to address complex business needs. Oversees technical and procedural documentation required.
• Leads complex problem solving.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.
• Displays an innovative approach to apply 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

Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Infrastructure As Code (IaC), Machine Learning Operations, Process Improvements, Python Frameworks, Release Management, Software Solutions, Terraform, User Experience (UX) Design

Competencies

Application Design, Architecture, Packaged Application Integration, Product and Vendor Evaluation, Software Process Imp