Hybrid Principal Software Engineer

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About the role

  • Principal Software Engineer integrating partner accelerator hardware and Red Hat's open-source software stack. Collaborating across teams to optimize AI workloads and enhance system integration.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with integration of partner accelerator hardware (GPUs, DPUs) into the Red Hat ecosystem
  • Build and optimize solutions using KVM, QEMU, and libvirt
  • Design and implement robust networking paths using Advanced Software Defined Network (SDN) and Virtual Networking
  • Act as the technical bridge between hardware-level drivers and cloud-native platforms like Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift
  • Develop integration patterns and 'well lit paths' for AI workloads
  • Work closely with Product Engineering, Partners, and Customers to root-cause complex issues across the entire stack
  • Create architectural blueprints and implementation guides for field engineers and lighthouse customers
  • Explore and experiment with emerging AI technologies relevant to software development

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in system integration, infrastructure engineering, or specialized DevOps
  • Deep practical knowledge of server virtualization technology (ESX, Hyper-V, KVM)
  • Strong understanding of Software Defined Networking (SDN) concepts
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Podman, or Docker
  • Advanced proficiency in Linux system administration, kernel modules, and hardware-software interfaces
  • Ability to work closely with diverse teams and translate complex hardware requirements into software-defined solutions
  • Excellent system understanding and troubleshooting capabilities
  • Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English

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!

Job title

Principal Software Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$170,770 - $281,770 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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