Software Engineer – AI/ML

Red Hat

. Work collaboratively within the engineering team to build the components that power the Red Hat AI platform .

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $108,760 - $173,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work collaboratively within the engineering team to build the components that power the Red Hat AI platform
Implement features and bug fixes for AI platform components using Python
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to team standards
Develop comprehensive unit tests and contribute to integration testing pipelines
Proficiently leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, testing, and documentation workflows
Collaborate with senior engineers to understand technical requirements and translate them into working software
Participate actively in code reviews to ensure code quality and learn best practices from senior team members
Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups) and contribute to task estimation
Actively learn and apply new AI/ML concepts and technologies to support the team's research implementation tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Must be able to work in the Boston, MA office
Proficiency in Python programming, with a good understanding of its ecosystem and standard libraries
Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and version control systems (Git)
Understanding of software development best practices (clean code, testing, debugging)
Proficiency in integrating AI tools into your daily development workflow to enhance productivity
Coursework or projects related to Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and a strong willingness to learn new technologies
2+ years of software development experience (can include relevant internship or open-source experience)
Ability to work effectively in an agile team environment
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude toward troubleshooting
Good written and verbal communication skills.

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

Pythonunit testingintegration testingAI-assisted developmentAI tools integrationLinuxUnixGitsoftware development best practicesArtificial Intelligence

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingproactive attitudecommunicationagile teamworkcode review participationlearningtask estimationtechnical requirement translationclean code adherence

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Engineering