Senior / Principal Software Quality Engineer, AI Engineering

Senior / Principal Software Quality Engineer, AI Engineering

The future of open source AI starts with you. At Red Hat, we’re looking for engineers who want to become an integral part of democratizing Al technology, making open source AI available and accessible to all.

Al Engineering is a newly formed team where you'll have the scope and impact to make your mark and get your ideas into people's hands. Red Hat's open culture fosters collaboration and allows the best ideas to grow. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in communities like KServe, Kubeflow, and VLLM, and be part of a team that values and expects contributions from all levels. Here, you'll have freedom to innovate, and to focus on challenging, high-impact work that makes a difference. 

We're expanding our Quality Engineering capabilities across our AI portfolio and seeking Senior Software Quality Engineers, Principal Software Quality Engineers, and Senior Principal Software Quality Engineers across several teams: InstructLab, OpenShift AI, RHEL AI and AI Platform Core Components. In this role, you will drive the definition and implementation of automated test strategies while mentoring team members and establishing best practices for quality assurance. 

While core responsibilities remain consistent, each team focuses on distinct aspects of our AI technology stack. During the hiring process, we'll work together to identify the best team placement based on your background, interests, and our current needs.

Ideally, applicants should be located in the Boston, MA or Raleigh, NC area. However, we are open to considering candidates for remote work opportunities, depending on the specific role and required technical skills.

What you will do:

• Architect and lead the implementation of comprehensive quality assurance strategies for your assigned product area

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test environments

• Ensure product quality through comprehensive testing methodologies

• Identify and track quality metrics and KPIs

• Collaborate with development teams to integrate testing into the development lifecycle, and enhance test tools and automation frameworks

• Implement and enhance continuous integration and deployment pipelines for seamless software delivery

• Mentor junior team members on test strategies and best practices

What you will bring:

• 4+ years of experience in a software quality engineering role

• Advanced expertise in designing and developing test environments and maintaining test suites for complex and distributed systems

• Advanced expertise in testing applications using Go or Python

• Knowledge of large language models (LLMs), including their architecture, functionality, and unique testing requirements

• Experience in agile development, CI/CD, Jira, and Git 

• Ability to quickly learn and use new tools and technologies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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The salary range for this position is $108,760.00 - $281,770.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

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