Job Summary
Red Hat Engineering is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Fleet Engineering group within the Hybrid Cloud Management organization in the USA. We are building tomorrow’s sovereign hybrid cloud foundation where best-in-class cluster management meets intelligent portal experiences, operating seamlessly at fleet scale.
You will join a team spearheading the development of a core platform that will enable cluster lifecycle management for a fleet running on any cloud. You will contribute to its development and successful adoption. This is an opportunity to collaborate with a talented group of engineers who are passionate and driven to build configurable, scalable, high-quality software that delivers value to its adopters.
What you will do:
Contribute to and lead feature implementations in a collaborative environment, accounting for open-source community participation where appropriate.
Be responsible for product quality, participate in peer code reviews, continuous integration (CI), and secure engineering.
Coordinate with team leads, architects, and other engineers on solution design and architecture.
Participate in Agile development practices and, where appropriate, educate the team on new features through sprint reviews and demos.
Help shape key technical decisions for the platform.
What you will bring:
5+ years of experience working in a Linux environment with at least one language such as Golang, Python, Java, or C/C++.
Experience with message queues, MQTT or Kafka
Experience with Kubernetes
Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems - API design, versioning, monitoring, event-driven architecture.
Experience with database design (PostgreSQL a plus)
Experience working with any primary cloud service provider (eg. AWS, GCP, Azure)
Understanding of fundamental AI/ML concepts and hands-on experience with tooling, techniques, and agentic engineering.
Ability to examine various technological areas deeply and deliver solutions
Proficient in written and verbal English communication skills
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent working experience
Advantageous to have:
Hands-on experience with Golang
Knowledge of OpenShift
Open source development experience
Production operations of a SaaS.
Pay Transparency
Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.
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.
Benefits
● Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
● Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
● Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
● Retirement 401(k) with employer match
● Paid time off and holidays
● Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
● Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
● Additional 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 States.
Inclusion at Red Hat
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Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
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Skills Required
- 5+ years experience working in a Linux environment and proficiency with at least one language: Golang, Python, Java, or C/C++
- Experience with message queues (MQTT or Kafka)
- Experience with Kubernetes
- Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems (API design, versioning, monitoring, event-driven architecture)
- Database design experience
- PostgreSQL experience
- Experience with a primary cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Understanding of fundamental AI/ML concepts and hands-on experience with tooling, techniques, and agentic engineering
- Experience with continuous integration (CI) and secure engineering practices
- Proficient written and verbal English communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Hands-on experience with Golang
- Knowledge of OpenShift
- Open source development experience
- Production operations experience of a SaaS
Red Hat Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision along with life and disability coverage. Access to HSA/FSA options and broadly positive reception of health benefits support the view that healthcare is a core strength.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as generous, with substantial PTO for new hires plus additional recharge days and an end-of-year shutdown for many non-critical roles. Paid volunteer time, holidays, sick days, and supportive expectations around taking time off reinforce the breadth of leave benefits.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — The rewards package includes performance bonuses and a recurring quarterly bonus program tied to company and individual performance. Availability of ESPP participation further adds to incentive pathways beyond base pay.
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