Associate Manager, Engineering

About the Job

The Associate Manager, Software Engineering will lead and develop global technical teams in delivering high-quality software products. This role is responsible for coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders, managing team operations, and aligning work with broader engineering strategies. The successful candidate will be instrumental in guiding team performance, driving continuous improvement, and serving as a technical and people leader in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do

• Lead the planning and execution of software development initiatives in alignment with engineering strategy.

• Monitor team operations, build pipeline health, and address quality metrics using data-driven insights.
  Manage team priorities, set clear direction, and allocate resources effectively.

• Serve as an escalation point for technical issues; troubleshoot and resolve challenges within the team.
  Provide regular status updates to stakeholders, including product issues, customer support needs, and security vulnerabilities.

• Collaborate with product managers and architects to maintain a prioritized backlog.

• Coach and mentor team members, deliver performance feedback, and support career growth.

• Contribute to recruiting efforts, candidate evaluations, and HR-related management functions.

• Drive open source engagement strategies and collaborate with the broader OpenShift and Red Hat ecosystem.
   

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in software engineering or related technical field.

• At least 2 years of experience as a people manager in a technical environment.

• 1+ years of experience directly guiding and mentoring engineering teams.

• Strong technical background with a solid understanding of software development, CI/CD practices, and team leadership.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to engage with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and thrive under pressure.

• Experience working in agile software development environments.
  Proficiency in performance coaching, goal setting, and team development.
   

The Following Are Considered a Plus

• Experience in the OpenShift or broader Kubernetes ecosystem.

• Experience with managing different AI workloads in a Kubernetes environment

  • Training

  • Inferencing

• Understanding of core Kubernetes components especially those useful for AI workloads.

• Hands-on experience with quality assurance practices such as unit, integration, and functional testing.

• Familiarity with open source community engagement and contribution strategies.

• Strong presentation and data analytics skills to support operational decision-making.

• Project management experience in a software delivery context.

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The salary range for this position is $144,660.00 - $238,650.00. 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 titl