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Senior Principal Software Engineer

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Pleasanton, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026
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Red Hat .Job description notes: this role is part of Red Hat's AI Engineering organization within the AI Innovation team and focuses on productizing cutting-edge, open-source research outputs on the Red Hat AI platform.What You Will Do

Contribute to open-source AI/ML projects and make them ready for the Red Hat AI platform.Design and influence the Red Hat AI platform to be ready for cutting-edge AI/ML algorithms.Evaluate product offerings and iterate on improvements based on metrics and user feedback.Work closely with research scientists, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.Participate in code reviews and collaborate on best practices within the engineering team.Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in generative AI.Document system designs, processes, and model performance for transparency and future reference.Report on project status, challenges, and results to stakeholders.Serve as a subject matter expert for your assigned component, providing mentorship and building knowledge within Red Hat teams.Gather and analyze user feedback to refine and enhance AI tooling.What You Will Bring

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.Advanced programming skills in Python or similar (R/Julia).Experience in or familiarity with microservices and containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes) for AI deployment.Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing.Familiarity with participating in an agile development team.Strong self-motivation and organizational skills.Demonstrated ability to context switch between multiple concurrent projects.Outstanding mentorship and coaching skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Positive attitude and willingness to share ideas openly.Qualified Considerations

Masters or PhD in Machine Learning (ML) / Natural Language Processing (NLP).Experience in Red Hat products.Experience in large language models.Knowledge of machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).Salary, Benefits, and Transparency

The salary range for this position is $189,600.00 - $312,730.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.Pay Transparency: Red Hat determines compensation based on multiple factors including job location, experience, skills, market value, and internal pay equity. This position may be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For Remote-US locations, salary ranges may differ by location but align with job duties and experience.Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; Retirement 401(k) with employer match; Paid time off and holidays; Paid parental leave; and additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and more. Note: Benefits are applicable to full-time, permanent associates in the United States.About Red Hat

Red Hat is the worlds leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Red Hat emphasizes an open and inclusive environment and encourages employees to contribute ideas regardless of title or tenure.Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

Inclusion at Red Hat: Red Hats culture is built on open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, inviting diverse perspectives to drive innovation and equal opportunity for all voices to be heard and celebrated.Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO): Red Hat is an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. Applications are reviewed without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other protected status. Red Hat does not seek unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. If you need accommodations to apply, please contact application-assistance@redhat.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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