Senior Software Engineer, Platform Engineering

Job description

Red Hat is looking for a Build Engineer to join its Platform Engineering team! In this role, you will help architect, implement, improve, and support the build, packaging and release of some of Red Hat’s most complex software components, including Managed Openshift and Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes (ACM).

Using your expertise in devops principles, you will help create an environment where automation, reliability, and security come first, and are not treated as an afterthought.

In this role, you will contribute to upstream open source projects.

You will enhance self-service capabilities and observability to streamline the software development lifecycle.

With Red Hat’s growing focus on leveraging AI, you'll have the opportunity to integrate AI solutions in the organization’s day-to-day work to augment and accelerate engineering workflows..

The preferred location for this role is our Raleigh, NC office, but we will also consider highly qualified candidates in North America who prefer remote work.

At Red Hat, our commitment to open source innovation extends beyond our products - it’s embedded in how we work and grow.

Red Hatters embrace change – especially in our fast-moving technological landscape – and have a strong growth mindset.

That's why we encourage our teams to proactively, thoughtfully, and ethically use AI to simplify their workflows, cut complexity, and boost efficiency.

This empowers our associates to focus on higher-impact work, creating smart, more innovative solutions that solve our customers' most pressing challenges.

What you will do

What you will bring

A bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, engineering, math or equivalent practical experience.

However, hands-on experience that demonstrates your ability and interest in Platform Engineering is valuable to us and may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.

You must have some experience programming in at least one of these languages: Python, Golang, Java, C, C++ or another object-oriented language.

You must have some experience working with public clouds such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

You must also have the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in a team setting collaboratively.

You also must have experience developing and managing CI/CD pipeline concepts and systems, like Jenkins, Tekton, or Argo.

As a Platform Engineer, you will be most successful if you have some experience troubleshooting an as-a-service offering (SaaS, PaaS, etc.), GitOps, and some experience working with complex distributed systems.

Direct experience with Kubernetes or OpenShift is a plus.

We like to see a demonstrated ability to debug, optimize code, and automate routine tasks.

We are Red Hat, so you need a basic understanding of Unix/Linux operating systems.

The following experience is considered a plus:

Pay Transparency

Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity.

Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package.

This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity.

For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

About Red Hat

is the world’s leading provider of enterprise software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies.

Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role.

Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure.

We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment.

We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

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! 

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.

Inclusion at Red Hat
Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone.

When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation.

Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated.

We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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