Principal Software Engineer - OpenShift Virtualization Compute (EMEA)

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3 Locations
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Mid level
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Software • Consulting • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) • Automation
Creating better technology the open source way
The Role
The role involves designing and implementing virtualization solutions using containers and VMs, enhancing features for Windows guests, debugging, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

As a part of a geographically distributed team you will collaborate with multiple Red Hat engineering teams around the globe. In this role, you’ll also have the opportunity to engage with open-source communities, contribute to the integration of Red Hat, open-source, and partner technologies into a cohesive platform, and play a critical role in delivering high-quality software to customers and open-source ecosystems. 

In this role you will deal with Windows guest VMs on Linux hosts and help debug and develop features for this combination but not limited to.

What you will do:

  • Play an active role in Container and Virtualization related projects and communities, that is KubeVirt, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Libvirt and QEMU.
  • Develop and enhance existing features for Windows guests.
  • Debug Windows VMs and related components on Linux hosts.
  • Design, develop and enhance KubeVirt (primarily compute features) and collaborate with the community using Golang.
  • Integrate changes in multiple projects and services into a consumable feature.
  • Submit patches for bug fixes to the community and review patches from other members.
  • Responsible for code maintenance and quality by writing unit and functional tests.
  • Work with the Quality Engineering team members to ensure projects are tested correctly.
  • Constantly learn and gain a deeper understanding of our offerings and current technologies.
  • Publicize the team's work through blogs, web postings, or conference talks.

What you will bring:

  • Minimum of 4+ years of relevant work experience
  • Experience with at least one high level language, such as Golang, Python, or C/C++.
  • Experience with Windows operating systems and their unique characteristics.
  • Hands-on experience Windows in kernel programming,  knowledge of Kernel concepts (control groups and namespaces) is a big plus
  • Good analytical, troubleshooting and debugging skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

The following are considered a plus:

  • Experience with container-orchestration development (Kubernetes / OpenShift).
  • Experience with virtualization and Compute technologies (QEMU, KVM, OpenStack, RHV, VMware, LibVirt etc), distributed systems, clusters.
  • Familiarity with open source software development methodologies.

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

Inclusion at Red Hat
Red 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. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

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 their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.


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Top Skills

Go
Kubernetes
Libvirt
Linux
Openshift
Qemu
Windows
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