[Remote] Principal Software Engineer - OpenShift & Kubernetes

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, and they are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to enhance OpenShift as the premier Kubernetes platform. This role involves leading the design of complex systems, mentoring engineers, and ensuring software quality while collaborating with various teams and contributing to the open source community.ResponsibilitiesLeads the design and development of software solutions for features that cross multiple subsystems or componentsActs as a key representative and leader within the community, advocating for internal or external customer needs, while aligning products with the community directionCoaches and mentors senior engineers across teamsOwns and delivers technical initiatives with visible business impact, enabling the entire team to deliver value to the end userEvaluates and introduces new AI-driven methodologies that resolve complex issues and improve Engineering efficiencyLeads the definition and implementation of the SDLC for complex multi-component systems, ensuring that the process scales effectively and aligns with the needs of multiple collaborating teamsSkillsExtensive Open Source experience and active participation in community-driven development7+ years of experience developing software in a Linux environment using a language like Go, Ruby, Python, Java, C, or C++Bachelor's degree in computer science, or equivalentSolid experience designing, building, and debugging distributed systemsThorough understanding of container concepts and container runtimesFamiliarity with Kubernetes, both as a user and as a developerExperience with Agentic AI based Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and advanced use of AI-based toolsFamiliarity with modern toolchains and CI/CD pipelinesExperience with distributed version control systems, specifically Git and GitHub workflowsExcellent interpersonal, cross-team collaboration, and ability to work with distributed teamsUnderstanding Kubernetes architecture and internalsExperience with development for public cloud services (AWS, GCE, Azure)Previous contributions to open source projects or being an open source maintainerBenefitsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverageFlexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent careHealth Savings Account - high deductible medical planRetirement 401(k) with employer matchPaid time off and holidaysPaid parental leave plans for all new parentsLeave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leaveAdditional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!Company OverviewRed Hat is a software company that offers enterprise open-source software solutions. It is a sub-organization of IBM. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.redhat.com.Company H1B SponsorshipRed Hat has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 13 in 2026, 157 in 2025, 148 in 2024, 156 in 2023, 181 in 2022, 154 in 2021, 106 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.