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Sofware Engineer

Red Hat
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025 CLOSED ON 12/31/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sofware Engineer position at Red Hat?

Job Summary Come be a part of Red Hat's charge to democratize AI with open source! Red Hat's Global Engineering Team is looking for a Software Engineer to join our newly formed AI Engineering organization. This role will be located within the AI Innovation team, which conducts customer- and science-driven research to drive innovation for Red Hat's customers. The team focuses on a pattern of "research → open-source software → product" as the way we operate our engineering work. This role will support the implementation of AI/ML solutions on the Red Hat AI platform.

In this role, you will work under the guidance of senior team members to implement and test AI platform components. You will assist in the development of features related to agent customization, data processing, and model deployment. You will participate in team sprints, contribute to development tasks, and learn about cutting-edge AI technologies.

The ideal candidate will be an eager learner with solid programming fundamentals and interest in AI/ML technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in AI engineering within an open-source environment. Strong collaboration skills and willingness to learn are essential.

This position reports to the Manager of AI Innovation. This position may require occasional travel to partner collaboratively in our Boston, MA office. Successful applicants must reside in a state where Red Hat is registered to do business.

What You Will Do

  • Implement features and bug fixes for AI platform components
  • Write clean, maintainable code following team standards
  • Develop unit tests and contribute to integration testing
  • Assist in the deployment and monitoring of AI services
  • Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback
  • Learn and apply AI/ML concepts under team guidance
  • Document code and contribute to technical documentation
  • Support senior engineers in research implementation tasks
  • Participate in agile ceremonies and team meetings
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues in development and staging environments

What You Will Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
  • 2 years of software development experience (or relevant internship experience for new graduates)
  • Proficiency in Python programming
  • Basic understanding of software development best practices
  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
  • Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix environments
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Strong willingness to learn and grow
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work in an agile environment

Considered a plus

  • Coursework or projects in machine learning or AI
  • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes basics)
  • Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
  • Contributions to open-source projects or personal AI/ML projects
  • Experience with cloud platforms
  • Knowledge of REST APIs and microservices

#AI-Hiring

The salary range for this position is $108,760.00 - $173,800.00. 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 title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

Benefits

  • 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!

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.

Inclusion at Red Hat

Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)

Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.

Red Hat supports individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to job applicants. If you need assistance completing our online job application, email application-assistance@redhat.com. General inquiries, such as those regarding the status of a job application, will not receive a reply.

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