Principal Software Engineer - OpenShift Service Mesh - Istio

Red Hat; Lowell (MA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to enhance the Istio platform within its enterprise Kubernetes solution. This role offers the chance to engage with dynamic teams globally, focusing on feature development, bug fixes, and community collaboration. You'll mentor junior engineers and work in a vibrant environment that values open source principles. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and creativity, this position is perfect for those passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact in the open source community.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Transportation expense account

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Go and Kubernetes.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Improve and optimize Istio for OpenShift Service Mesh.
• Collaborate on design and development of features and bug fixes.

Skills

Software Development

Go Programming

Kubernetes

Cloud Technologies

Networking Fundamentals

Open Source Contribution

English Communication

Tools

Docker

Red Hat OpenShift

Job description

Principal Software Engineer - OpenShift Service Mesh - Istio

Principal Software Engineer - OpenShift Service Mesh - Istio

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Boston Remote US MA Remote US NC Lowell time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-046400

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.

What you will do:

• Work with other members of the team to improve and optimize Istio for delivery as part of the OpenShift Service Mesh product. Work will include feature development, enhancements, bug fixes, and security fixes in the Istio/Maistra code bases (upstream community and product), as well as work supporting the build and delivery of the OpenShift Service Mesh product.
• Collaborate with other engineers on the team and the Istio community on the design and development of features, enhancements, and bug fixes within Istio/Maistra.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, and work with cross functional teams across Red Hat.
• Engage with our support team to help them resolve customer issues.
• Develop examples demonstrating features of Istio within Red Hat OpenShift.
• Support the build and release of OpenShift Service Mesh.

What you will bring:

• Highly experienced in software development.
• Ability to collaborate with other engineers on the team and the Istio community on the design and development of features, enhancements, and bug fixes within Istio/Maistra.
• 3+ years of experience programming with Go, with experience implementing controllers and/or operators on Kubernetes.
• 3+ 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.
• 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 $170,770.00 - $281,770.00. 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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