Senior Principal Software Engineer – Virtualization and Modernization

Red Hat

Senior Principal Software Engineer leading implementation of virtualization solutions at Red Hat. Collaborating with cross-functional teams on modernization efforts and leveraging AI technologies.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRaleigh • Massachusetts, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $164,850 - $271,910 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGoKubernetesOpenShiftOpen SourcePython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, lead, and help implement virtualization and modernization related solutions for Red Hat's next-generation platforms, based on Red Hat OpenShift and thus Kubernetes
Identify problems that need to be solved, set and achieve strategic technical objectives to solve those problems
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions that align with business objectives
Proactively leverage AI technologies to streamline workflows, simplify processes, and enhance overall efficiency
Proactively utilize and experiment with AI-assisted tools and technologies, such as code generation, auto-completion, and intelligent suggestions, to accelerate development cycles, enhance code quality, and support test design, automation, and peer review throughout the development lifecycle
Provide technical expertise and guidance on complex software and system issues
Serve as a technical lead for major software initiatives and lead the team to success
Set and maintain a visible leadership presence in upstream projects, including contributing new development work for projects like Kubernetes, KubeVirt, Konveyor AI and Forklift
Use your deep virtualization and Kubernetes expertise to help customers solve complex business problems with creative solutions
Mentor and coach engineering staff to develop their technical and leadership capabilities
Represent the team in technical discussions with senior leadership and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant 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
Deep understanding and experience with Generative AI technologies
Experience with cloud technologies
Experience using programming languages like Go, Python or C, C++
Understanding of how open source and free software communities work
Self-driven and highly 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
Ability to present to customers and stakeholders
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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!

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Hard Skills & Tools

KubernetesRed Hat OpenShiftcontainer networkingvirtualizationGenerative AIGoPythonCC++cloud technologies

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingproactive attitudecommunicationteamworkstrategic thinkingcreativityself-driven