Software Engineer Lead

Lead the technical design and development of software solutions at PNC, supporting complex business needs and coaching teammates through delivery.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead technical design and development of software solutions
• Propose and design software solutions for complex business needs
• Prepare technical and procedural documentation required for delivery
• Facilitate resolution of complex technical problems
• Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues
• Review coding, testing, and software documentation
• Apply modern principles, methodologies, and tools to advance business initiatives and capabilities

Requirements

• Application Development
• Business Management
• Customer Solutions
• Design
• Group Problem Solving
• Process Improvements
• Release Management
• Software Solutions
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Application Delivery Process
• Application Design
• Architecture
• Application Development Tools
• Application Testing
• Packaged Application Integration
• System Development Life Cycle
• Technical Troubleshooting
• 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

Compensation

• Base Salary: USD 86,250 - 143,750 per yearly
• Salaries may vary by geographic location, market data, and individual skills, experience, and education
• Role is incentive eligible; payment based upon company, business, and/or individual performance

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• Years of service

Additional Information

• Location: Strongsville, OH (onsite)
• Position type: In-office company culture; candidates can connect with a recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations
• PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position

Application Window

• Generally expected to be posted for two business days from 09/22/2026 (may be longer with business discretion)

Disability Accommodations

• If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, contact [email protected] with subject line “accommodation request” and include name, job ID, and preferred method of contact
• Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say “Workday” for accommodation assistance
• All information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations
• PNC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform essential functions

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

• Equal employment opportunity for qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law
• Subject to FDIA Section 19 and, for any registered role, SAFE Act and/or FINRA requirements that prohibit hiring individuals with certain criminal history

California Residents

• Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice for how PNC may use or disclose personal information in hiring practices