Red hat Principal Software Engineer 

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh 

933587242

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.

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

Pay Transparency

● 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