Software Engineer - Cloud Fleet Management

About the Job

Red Hat Engineering is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Fleet Engineering group within the Hybrid Cloud Management organization. We are building tomorrow’s sovereign hybrid cloud foundation where best-in-class cluster management meets intelligent portal experiences, operating seamlessly at fleet scale. 

You will join a team spearheading the development of a core platform that will bring cluster lifecycle management of a fleet, running in any cloud. You will contribute to its development and successful adoption. This is an opportunity to collaborate with a talented group of engineers who are passionate and driven to build configurable, scalable, and high-quality software that will bring value to its adopters. 

What You Will Do

• Contribute to feature implementations in a collaborative environment, accounting for open-source community participation where appropriate. 

• Be responsible for product quality, participate in peer code reviews, continuous integration (CI), and secure engineering practices.

• Collaborate with team leads, architects, and other engineers on solution design and architecture.

• Participate in Agile development practices and educate the team on new features through sprint reviews and demos, where appropriate.

• Proactively utilize AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) for code generation, auto-completion, and intelligent suggestions to accelerate development cycles and enhance code quality.

What You Will Bring

• 3+ years of experience working in a Linux environment with at least one language such as Golang, Python, Java, or C/C++. 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent working experience

• Some experience with Kubernetes

• Some experience with database design (PostgreSQL a plus) 

• Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems -  API design, versioning, monitoring, event-driven architecture.

• Some experience using public cloud service providers (eg. AWS, GCP, Azure)

• Understanding of fundamental AI/ML concepts and hands-on experience with popular tooling.

• Ability to examine various technological areas to deliver solutions

• Proficient in written and verbal English communication skills

The following are considered a plus:

• Hands-on experience with Golang

• Knowledge of OpenShift

• Open source development experience

• Production operations of SaaS.  

The salary range for this position is $94,550.00 - $151,170.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

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

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.

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 pa