Principal Software Engineer – OpenShift Networking

Red Hat

. Architect and implement advanced networking solutions for next‑generation platforms, including Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift .

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $151,510 - $249,950 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoKubernetesLinuxOpenShiftOpen SourcePythonSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and implement advanced networking solutions for next‑generation platforms, including Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift
Own and elevate quality across the networking stack through design reviews, peer code reviews, CI/CD practices, and proactive security engagement, including CVE resolution
Provide technical leadership by shaping architecture, mentoring engineers, and influencing technical direction across teams
Engage deeply with upstream communities, leading and contributing to projects such as Kubernetes, OVN-Kubernetes, Multus, and Open Virtual Networking (OVN)
Collaborate across Red Hat engineering teams to deliver cohesive platform networking solutions
Apply deep networking expertise to help customers and partners solve complex, real‑world problems with pragmatic and innovative solutions
Represent Red Hat networking expertise with customers, partners, and open source communities as a trusted technical authority

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proactively utilize AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) for code generation, auto-completion, and intelligent suggestions to accelerate development cycles and enhance code quality.
Deep expertise in computer networking, including strong knowledge of switching and routing protocols
Experience with cloud technologies, software‑defined networking (SDN), and network functions virtualization (NFV)
Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Go, Python, C, or C++
Strong understanding of open source development models and community‑driven software
Proven ability to design new architectures, evaluate trade‑offs, and influence technical strategy
A proactive mindset with a passion for solving hard problems and delivering high‑quality solutions
Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, distributed, and diverse environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
The following are considered a plus:
Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, or container networking technologies
Knowledge of Linux networking internals and tooling
Experience developing for public cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud (GCE), or Microsoft Azure
Comfort presenting technical topics to customers, partners, and senior stakeholders
Prior open source contributions, or experience as a maintainer or core contributor

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 OpenShiftcomputer networkingswitching protocolsrouting protocolscloud technologiessoftware-defined networkingnetwork functions virtualizationGoPython

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationproactive mindsetinfluencing technical strategydesign reviewspeer code reviewsengagement with communities