Principal Software Engineer - Sovereign Cloud

Job SummaryThe Red Hat Engineering team is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join us in Raleigh or Boston, focusing on the sovereign cloud project. In this role, you will contribute to the engineering of features related to the deployment and life cycle management of Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift. You'll play a specific part in defining the architecture for Kubernetes deployment infrastructure and in developing our offerings from inception, through upstream development, to delivery.What you will doPlay an active role in container and virtualization-related projects and communities like Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, and KubeVirtCreate and guide new feature development; contribute to open source projects in Golang, Python.Coordinate with team leads, architects, and other engineers on the design and architecture of our offeringsBecome responsible for the quality of our offerings, participate in peer code reviews and continuous integration (CI), and respond to security threatsWork with Red Hat's Global Customer Support team and partner support teams on resolving customer issuesWork with the Quality Engineering (QE) team to ensure that projects are tested correctlyPublicize the team's work through blogs, web postings, or conference talksStay up-to-date on the latest advancements in AI frameworks, and leverage those in your day to day workProactively utilize AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) for code generation, auto-completion, and intelligent suggestions to accelerate development cycles and enhance code quality.What you will bring8+ years of experience working in a Linux environment with at least one language like Golang, Python, Java, or C or C++; expert in a container ecosystem like Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift.Expert in microservices architectures and concepts including APIs, versioning, monitoring, etc.Ability to examine various technological areas deeply and deliver solutionsExperience with AI frameworks and toolingTechnical leadership acumen in a global team environmentExcellent debugging skillsProficient written and verbal communication skills in EnglishBachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent working experienceThe following are considered a plusExperience with cloud developmentFamiliarity with virtualization, networking, or storageBackground in DevOps or site reliability engineering (SRE)Experience with open source developmentPay TransparencyThe salary range for this position is $148,540.00 - $245,050.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.About Red HatRed Hat is the world's leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, delivering high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact. Red Hat fosters an open and inclusive environment across 40+ countries, with flexible work arrangements depending on the role.BenefitsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverageFlexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent careHealth Savings Account - high deductible medical planRetirement 401(k) with employer matchPaid time off and holidaysPaid parental leave plans for all new parentsLeave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leaveAdditional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United clusion at Red HatRed Hat's culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-23