Principal Software Engineer

Description:

Red Hat is a global leader in enterprise open source software, delivering solutions in Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. It supports over 90% of Fortune 500 companies and fosters an open, collaborative, and inclusive culture worldwide.

Job Summary:

Join Red Hat’s revolution in Software Defined Vehicle technology as a Principal Software Engineer for RHIVOS (Red Hat’s in-vehicle OS). In this role, you will coordinate with engineers, architects, product managers, and community contributors to build next-gen automotive platforms based on Red Hat’s in-vehicle OS. You will drive innovation in automotive on-board architecture and promote open-source and standardization within the automotive industry. Your mission is to contribute to integrating Linux into cars and lead engineering efforts across multiple projects in this ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engagement with automotive customers, partners, and product stakeholders to gather use cases.

• Collaborate across teams to scope, design, and implement complex engineering solutions.

• Promote industry best practices and innovate product delivery processes to increase quality and customer value.

• Work closely with documentation teams to create top-tier customer content.

• Drive product advancement by collaborating with upstream open source communities.

• Represent and present product updates internally and externally, including blogs and presentations.

• Ensure test plans and documentation are in place for your code contributions.

Required Skills:

• Proficient programming in Python and C.

• Experience modifying and rebuilding Linux kernels.

• Knowledge of building Linux distributions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to present technical information to business and community audiences.

• Strong project management skills including milestone and deadline management.

• Effective team player and collaborator.

Nice To Have:

• Familiarity with Linux containers, Flatpaks, or Kubernetes.

• Knowledge of Red Hat ecosystem products.

• Experience with Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD).

• Active involvement in open source communities.

• Passion for experimenting with hardware like Raspberry Pi or IoT devices.

Compensation:

• Salary range: $148,540 - $245,050 annually (based on qualifications and location).

• Eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and dependent care).

• Health Savings Account (for high deductible plans).

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.

• Disability, family medical leave, military leave.

• Employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and more (for US full-time employees).

Inclusion & Equal Opportunity:

Red Hat embraces transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, empowering diverse voices and ideas. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.