About CodeRabbit
CodeRabbit is an innovative research and development company focused on building extraordinarily productive human-machine collaboration systems. Our primary goal is to create the next generation of Gen AI-driven code reviewers: a symbiotic partnership between humans and advanced algorithms that significantly outperforms individual engineers. We combine language models with human ingenuity to push the boundaries of software development efficiency and quality.
Role Overview - Engineering Brain
We're seeking a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership across our organization. In this role, you'll shape our technical vision, architect solutions for complex problems, and help build a world-class engineering culture focused on developer tooling excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive technical vision and architecture decisions across multiple teams
- Design and implement core systems that power our AI code review platform
- Identify and solve complex technical challenges that impact product scalability and performance
- Collaborate with engineering leadership to establish technical standards and best practices
- Mentor engineers across the organization and elevate the technical capabilities of the team
- Contribute to open source projects that align with our mission
- Partner with product leadership to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Evaluate new technologies and recommend adoption strategies
Qualifications
- 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Proven track record of technical leadership on complex, large-scale software systems
- Deep expertise in at least one programming language and familiarity with multiple others
- Extensive experience building developer tools, platforms, or infrastructure
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud architecture, and system design patterns
- History of meaningful open source contributions or maintenance
- Experience mentoring and growing other engineers
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in static analysis, compilers, or programming language theory
- Track record of published technical content (blogs, talks, papers)
- Experience with code review systems and development workflows
- Familiarity with large language models and their applications
- Previous experience at a developer tools company
- Open source contributions
- Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field
What Sets You Apart
- Technical depth and breadth: You have both specialized expertise and broad knowledge across the stack
- Strategic thinking: You can connect technical decisions to business outcomes
- Community involvement: You're active in the developer community and contribute to collective knowledge
- Systems thinking: You understand how components interact and can anticipate second-order effects
- Product-minded: You build technology not just for its elegance but for the value it delivers to users
- Bias for simplicity: You can distill complex problems down to their essence
Our Values
- Â Collaborative Humans: Prioritising collective intelligence
- Â Fearless Innovators: Turning obstacles into growth opportunities
- Â Persistent Passionate Developers: Thriving on complex, long-term challenges
- Impact-Driven Creators: Crafting intuitive tools for developers
- Rapid Learners and Un-learners: Adapting quickly in our fast-paced technological world
What We Offer
- Work on cutting-edge technology with real-world impact
- Collaborative and innovative environment
- Competitive salary, equity, and benefits
- Professional development opportunities
To apply, submit your resume and relevant project samples or GitHub profiles. CodeRabbit is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.