Principal Software Engineer

Red Hat Limited; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their innovative AI Engineering team. This role focuses on developing cutting-edge agentic AI workflows, enhancing their platform with the latest in AI and machine learning technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring high-impact projects meet security and maintainability standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of AI solutions while working in a dynamic and inclusive environment that values creativity and collaboration. If you are passionate about open-source technology and eager to make a significant impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Transportation expense account

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on AI.
• Experience with LLMs and RAG.
• Strong understanding of agentic AI and autonomous systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement new AI workflow features for Red Hat products.
• Collaborate with teams to clarify business requirements.
• Mentor and coach a globally distributed team of engineers.

Skills

Software Engineering

AI and Machine Learning

Python

Go

Kubernetes

OpenShift

RHEL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

LLMOps

Llama Stack

Job description

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Principal Software Engineer

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Raleigh time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-047762

Job Summary:

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions, including AI, high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Our Red Hat AI Engineering team continues to enhance our platform and partner ecosystem to provide the latest predictive and generative AI capabilities to help customers accelerate their AI adoption.

We are seeking a talented Principal Software Engineer with a passion for agentic AI workflows and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to join our Red Hat AI Engineering team. You will work as part of an evolving development team to rapidly design, secure, build, test, and release new capabilities that allow users to push the boundaries of autonomous agents. The role is primarily an individual contributor who collaborates closely with other engineers and cross-functional teams. You should have a passion for working in open-source communities and for developing solutions that integrate Red Hat, open-source, and partner technologies into a cohesive platform.

What you will do:

• Architect and lead the implementation of new agentic AI workflow features for Red Hat AI products such as Red Hat OpenShift AI and Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI.

• Innovate in the LLMOps and agentic AI domain by contributing meaningfully to upstream communities such as Llama Stack.

• Collaborate with product management, other engineering and cross-functional teams to analyze and clarify business requirements.

• Ensure non-functional requirements including security, resiliency, and maintainability are met.

• Provide technical vision and leadership on high impact projects

• Participate in technical design discussions and provide innovative solutions to complex problems.

• Represent Red Hat AI in external engagements including industry events, customer meetings, and open source communities.

• Mentor, influence, and coach a globally distributed team of engineers.

• Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI and apply this knowledge to improve our products.

What you will bring:

• 7 years of advanced experience in software engineering, with a focus on AI and machine learning.

• Experience with LLMs, AI applications using LLMs and RAG.

• Understanding of agentic AI, autonomous systems, and related technologies.

• Advanced experience in programming languages such as Python or Go.

• Advanced experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, RHEL or other cloud-native platforms.

The following will be considered a plus:

• While a Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or a related discipline is valued, we prioritize practical experience and technical prowess.

• Understanding of how Open Source and Free Software communities work.

• Experience with LLama Stack and foundation models.

• Experience working with or deploying LLMOps platforms.

• Experience with open source software development and community engagement is highly desirable.

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The salary range for this position is $148,540.00 - $245,050.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

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
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)
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