Software Engineer - Ansible Content Team

About the Job

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join the Ansible Content Team, with a focus on cloud integrations, AI-driven automation, and ansible automation platform features. In this role, you’ll contribute to Ansible Collections, modules, and plugins that power automation for cloud services, while also helping shape the future of the Ansible Automation Platform.

You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and community contributors to design, implement, and maintain high-quality automation content. You’ll also have opportunities to explore AI/ML-powered automation, applying innovative approaches to improve developer productivity and user experience.

As a Software Engineer in the Ansible organization, you will be working with geographically dispersed technical team members to analyze, design, develop, debug, and deliver new products and feature functionality for the Ansible offerings, contributing to open source projects and engaging with the Ansible community. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills while working with modern technologies, frameworks, and languages within Red Hat’s unique culture.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain Ansible content (collections, modules, plugins) for cloud providers and enterprise integrations.

• Contribute to the Ansible Automation Platform, building features that improve scale, performance, and usability.

• Explore and prototype AI-assisted automation workflows and integrate them into the Ansible ecosystem.

• Participate in Scrum ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and collaborate with teammates to deliver sprint goals.

• Collaborate with open source communities, review contributions, and mentor contributors.

• Write and maintain tests, documentation, and release notes to ensure high-quality deliverables.

• Partner with the broader Ansible engineering organization to drive cross-team initiatives.

• Utilize and experiment with AI‑assisted tools—such as code generation, intelligent suggestions, and auto‑completion—to accelerate development, improve code quality, and support test design, automation, and peer reviews throughout the development lifecycle.

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years of relevant software engineering experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Strong programming skills in Python (preferred), Go or other high-level languages.

• Familiarity with Ansible (as a user or contributor), infrastructure automation, or configuration management.

• Hands-on experience with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their APIs/SDKs.

• Understanding of Scrum/Agile practices and experience working in iterative development cycles.

• Knowledge of software engineering best practices: testing, CI/CD, version control (git), code reviews.

• Interest in AI/ML technologies and curiosity to apply them in automation workflows.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills, comfortable working in distributed teams.

• Open source contribution experience is a plus.

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Pay Transparency

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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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