Senior / Principal Software Quality Engineer, AI Engineering

Red Hat; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in open source software is seeking a Senior / Principal Software Quality Engineer to join their AI Engineering team in Boston. This role offers the opportunity to innovate and drive quality assurance strategies while collaborating with development teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in software quality engineering, particularly in automated testing and agile methodologies. The position also allows for remote work options, making it accessible to a wider range of applicants.

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 plans

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a software quality engineering role.
• Advanced expertise in designing and developing test environments.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the implementation of quality assurance strategies.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test environments.
• Mentor junior team members on test strategies.

Skills

Communication

Agile Development

Problem Solving

Tools

Jira

Git

Go

Python

Job description

Senior / Principal Software Quality Engineer, AI Engineering

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The future of open source AI starts with you. At Red Hat, we’re looking for engineers who want to become an integral part of democratizing AI technology, making open source AI available and accessible to all.

AI Engineering is a newly formed team where you'll have the scope and impact to make your mark and get your ideas into people's hands. Red Hat's open culture fosters collaboration and allows the best ideas to grow. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in communities like KServe, Kubeflow, and VLLM, and be part of a team that values and expects contributions from all levels. Here, you'll have freedom to innovate, and to focus on challenging, high-impact work that makes a difference.

We're expanding our Quality Engineering capabilities across our AI portfolio and seeking Senior Software Quality Engineers, Principal Software Quality Engineers, and Senior Principal Software Quality Engineers across several teams: InstructLab, OpenShift AI, RHEL AI, and AI Platform Core Components. In this role, you will drive the definition and implementation of automated test strategies while mentoring team members and establishing best practices for quality assurance.

While core responsibilities remain consistent, each team focuses on distinct aspects of our AI technology stack. During the hiring process, we'll work together to identify the best team placement based on your background, interests, and our current needs.

Ideally, applicants should be located in the Boston, MA or Raleigh, NC area. However, we are open to considering candidates for remote work opportunities, depending on the specific role and required technical skills.

What You Will Do

1. Architect and lead the implementation of comprehensive quality assurance strategies for your assigned product area
2. Design, develop, and maintain automated test environments
3. Ensure product quality through comprehensive testing methodologies
4. Identify and track quality metrics and KPIs
5. Collaborate with development teams to integrate testing into the development lifecycle, and enhance test tools and automation frameworks
6. Implement and enhance continuous integration and deployment pipelines for seamless software delivery
7. Mentor junior team members on test strategies and best practices

What You Will Bring

• 4+ years of experience in a software quality engineering role
• Advanced expertise in designing and developing test environments and maintaining test suites for complex and distributed systems
• Advanced expertise in testing applications using Go or Python
• Knowledge of large language models (LLMs), including their architecture, functionality, and unique testing requirements
• Experience in agile development, CI/CD, Jira, and Git
• Ability to quickly learn and use new tools and technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

#AI-HIRING

The salary range for this position is $108,760.00 - $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)

Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.

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Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries

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