Principal Software Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Software Engineer, focusing on enhancing Istio within an enterprise Kubernetes platform. This role offers the chance to work in an engaging environment, collaborating with diverse teams globally. You'll develop features and improve documentation while contributing to open source projects. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Retirement 401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Transportation expense account

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development, especially with cloud technologies.
• Proficient in GO programming and Kubernetes, with a passion for open source.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Istio community on feature design and development.
• Mentor junior team members and engage with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Software Development

Cloud Technologies

Networking Fundamentals

GO Programming

Kubernetes

Docker

English Communication

Open Source Contribution

Job description

Principal Software Engineer - OpenShift Service Mesh (Istio) page is loaded

Principal Software Engineer - OpenShift Service Mesh (Istio)

Apply remote type Remote locations Raleigh Raanana Boston Lowell time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-047698

The Red Hat OpenShift Service Mesh team is looking for a motivated Principal Software Engineer to join and grow with us. As a member of our team, you will help improve and optimize Istio for use within our enterprise Kubernetes platform, Red Hat OpenShift. Using your expertise, you will work with Red Hat and the Istio community to deliver features, enhancements, and bug fixes for the benefit of our customers and the broader community of Istio users.

We provide an enjoyable and engaging work environment, with the opportunity for you to collaborate with dynamic and diverse agile teams, working around the world to create value for our customers and partners in an open source way. This is a great opportunity to hone your skills while working with a wide range of languages, frameworks, and technologies. You will become a part of Red Hat’s culture that makes us unique in the industry and you’ll work with communities passionate about open source software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with peers and the Istio community on the design and development of features, enhancements, and bug fixes within Istio

• Mentor and coach junior team members, and work with cross functional teams across Red Hat

• Develop examples demonstrating features of Istio within Red Hat OpenShift

• Engage with our support team to help them resolve customer issues

• Work with our documentation team to improve documentation related to the use of Istio within OpenShift

• Interact with globally distributed open source project teams and communities inside and outside of Red Hat

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in Software Development

• 7+ years experience working with cloud technologies like Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, and/or other cloud platforms

• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols such as TCP, TLS, HTTP, HTTPS, etc.

• 3+ years of experience programming with GO, with experience implementing controllers and/or operators in Kubernetes

• Ability to proactively identify, address, and resolve issues with minimal supervision

• Written and verbal English communication skills

• Passion for open source software, a positive attitude, and a desire to share ideas openly

• Experience contributing to an open source project/community is a plus

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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