Principal Software Engineer – Data and Automation, ML Ops, AI Architecture, Terraform, Python, CDK

PNC

Software Engineer Principal focused on AI/ML platform enablement and cloud infrastructure engineering at PNC. Collaborating across teams to deliver scalable cloud solutions with best practices.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timePittsburgh • Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $65,000 - $187,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of industry-relevant experience
Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Preferred skills: Application Development, Business Management, Customer Solutions, Design, Group Problem Solving, Machine Learning Operations, Process Improvements, Python Frameworks, Release Management, Software Solutions, Terraform, User Experience (UX) Design
Bachelors degree or equivalent relevant experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cloud Infrastructure EngineeringInfrastructure as Code (IaC)TerraformPython CDKCI/CD pipelinesMachine Learning OperationsApplication DevelopmentRelease ManagementSoftware SolutionsProcess Improvements

Soft Skills

clear technical communicationcustomer needs alignmentgroup problem solvingcollaborationtroubleshootingdocumentationpresentation skillsstatus updatesdesign reviewsoperational support