[Remote] Senior Software Engineer -GCP

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 Senior Software Engineer to join their GCP Hosted Control Planes team. This role involves designing and implementing features for a managed service that enables organizations to run OpenShift Kubernetes clusters on Google Cloud Platform, while also working with AI coding agents to enhance software development processes.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement features, bug fixes, and infrastructure automation for the GCP HCP platform using Go and KubernetesWork within an agent-augmented development workflow: decompose work into well-specified tasks, guide AI agents through implementation, and rigorously review agent-generated code and testsWrite and maintain custom linters, structural tests, and CI gate checks that enforce architectural boundaries and prevent drift — for both human and agent contributorsContribute to the team's structured documentation system (design documents, architecture decision records, AGENTS.md context files) that serves as the source of truth for AI agents and humans alikeBuild and maintain the observability, deployment pipelines, and automation that support multi-region managed OpenShift clusters on GCPParticipate in peer code reviews with a focus on correctness, security, and adherence to established architectural constraintsOwn test strategy for the features you deliver — design test plans, write unit and integration tests, and ensure end-to-end coverage across the platform's multi-region architectureTroubleshoot complex issues across distributed systems spanning GKE host clusters, HyperShift control planes, and customer workloadsParticipate in on-call rotations to support production managed servicesMentor peers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in both technical craft and agent-augmented workflowsSkills5+ years of experience developing software in a Linux environment, with strong proficiency in GoExperience with the Kubernetes ecosystem, including writing and operating controllers and operatorsExperience with at least one major public cloud platform (GCP preferred; AWS or Azure also relevant)Experience with distributed version control (Git) and CI/CD systemsGood understanding of Linux operating systems and container runtimesDemonstrated ability to review code critically and troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systemsExcellent written communication skills — you will write documentation and specifications that serve as executable context for AI agents, not just other humansComfort working with AI coding tools (code generation, agent-driven workflows, LLM-assisted review) as part of daily development practiceExperience with GKE, GCP networking, GCP IAM, or Workload Identity FederationUnderstanding of HyperShift or multi-tenant Kubernetes control plane architecturesExperience writing custom linters, static analysis rules, or structural/architectural testsExperience with infrastructure-as-code and GitOps tools (Terraform, Tekton, ArgoCD)Experience with observability systems (Prometheus, Google Managed Prometheus)Participation in open source communities; contributions to Kubernetes or OpenShift upstream projectsExperience designing or maintaining CI/CD pipelines that serve as quality gates for agent-generated codeFamiliarity with prompt engineering, agent context design, or structured documentation practices for AI-assisted developmentBenefitsComprehensive 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.