Principal Software Engineer - OpenShift Virtualization Architecture at Red River

Raanana, Center District, Israel -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, Container Networking, Virtualization, Cloud Technologies, Go, Python, C, C++, Open Source, Collaboration, AI Integration, Networking, Life-Cycle Management, Public Cloud Services, Linux Virtualization

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Job Summary: The Red Hat Engineering team is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our global team In this role, you will work as part of a global software development team to design, architect, and implement future virtualization solutions for Red Hat OpenShift. Your main responsibilities will be related to Red Hat OpenShift and OpenShift Virtualization solutions, you will work as part of a distributed team both on your own and in close collaboration across Red Hat's platform engineering teams. 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: Design, develop, and implement virtualization related solutions for Red Hat's next-generation platforms, based on Red Hat OpenShift and thus Kubernetes Become responsible for the quality of our offerings, participate in peer code reviews and continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD), and respond to security threats (CVEs). Participate in, lead, and create upstream networking project communities, including contributing new development work and existing features and fixes for projects like Kubernetes, Kubernetes descheduler, KubeVirt, and Forklift Use your deep virtualization and Kubernetes expertise to help customers solve complex business problems with creative solutions What you will bring: Strong experience with Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, and container networking technologies Strong virtualization knowledge including expertise in one or more of scheduling, fencing, storage, network, life-cycle management Experience with cloud technologies Experience using programming languages like Go, Python or C, C++ Understanding of how open source and free software communities work Motivated with a proactive attitude, willingness to tackle new problems, and an ability to develop new architectures and identify good ones Ability to work well as part of a team in a highly collaborative, distributed environment with a diverse team Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI integration within the software development lifecycle, driving continuous improvement and innovation in engineering practices; share use cases for successful experiments with stakeholders for broader use. The following are considered a plus: Experience with Linux virtualization technologies Ability to present to customers and stakeholders Previous contributions to open source projects or being an open source maintainer Experience with development for public cloud services, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Compute Engine (GCE), and Microsoft Azure #LI-OA1 About Red Hat Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source 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. 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. Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee. Red Hat supports individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to job applicants. If you need assistance completing our online job application, email application-assistance@redhat.com. General inquiries, such as those regarding the status of a job application, will not receive a reply. We’re the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions—including Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes. We deliver hardened solutions that make it easier for enterprises to work across platforms and environments, from the core datacenter to the network edge. At Red Hat, our commitment to open source extends beyond technology into virtually everything we do. We collaborate and share ideas, create inclusive communities, and welcome diverse perspectives from all Red Hatters, no matter their role. It’s what makes us who we are. Some of the most knowledgeable and passionate people in the technology industry work here. Whether we’re building software, championing our products, or training new associates, we’re collaborating openly to make a difference in the world of open source and beyond.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement virtualization solutions for Red Hat's next-generation platforms. Participate in peer code reviews and lead upstream networking project communities.