Senior Software Engineer- OpenStack AI
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Job Description
Senior AI Software Engineer
As a Senior AI Software Engineer youll be a key member of a distributed team driving the development and implementation of cutting-edge AI systems. You will be a recognized expert and go-to person for our team focused on extending the AI/ML capabilities for OpenStack and integrating with LightSpeed Red Hats AI/ML interface. This role is for a hands-on engineer who not only designs and implements but also proactively generates the backlog and drives solutions to complex customer problems within a Scrum team.
The ideal candidate will be a highly collaborative individual with a passion for working on complex ML projects in an open organization where contributions are valued and expected from all levels. As this is a fast-moving area of opportunity for Red Hat the ability to communicate productively and effectively with team members stakeholders and Red Hat leadership is critical. Success in this role would be delivering robust scalable training libraries that bridge cutting-edge research with production needs.
What Youll Do
Own and Deliver Technical Solutions: Act as an expert and owner of a specific technical area making direct impactful contributions to our business goals. Youll have a deep understanding of your subsystem how it interacts with other technologies and how it serves the broader project.
Design and Architect Cloud AI Tools: You will design implement and operate AI-related software at the subsystem level with a strong focus on cloud architecture. Youll contribute to the upstream open-source community ensuring our work benefits a wider audience.
Innovate and Proactively Contribute: Go beyond the backlog by generating new ideas and designing solutions to customer problems. Your work will include impactful concrete innovations that address unmet customer needs and reduce costs. Youll keep your skills up-to-date with industry developments and apply that knowledge directly to our products.
Lead Features from Ideation to Delivery: You will collaborate on and often lead the design of major features acting as a subsystem owner and maintainer. This includes triaging issues coordinating resolutions and providing accurate estimates and comprehensive contributions from ideation through validation.
Mentor and Empower the Team: Actively seek opportunities to mentor peers interns and junior engineers on the team. Youll help them improve their skills and understanding of technologies and processes empowering them to become independent and active members of the team.
Collaborate Across the Organization: Work with product management other teams and the upstream community to confirm cross-product requirements are met. Youll be proactive in identifying potential interaction issues and will engage with customers and stakeholders to ensure our work provides the highest possible value.
What Were Looking For
5 years of experience in software engineering with a significant focus on developing AI/ML tools and architecture in cloud environments.
Proven track record of designing implementing and delivering complex AI/ML projects with direct business impact.
Deep expertise in the modern AI stack with hands-on experience in areas such as:
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Multi-Agent Systems
Model Context Protocol and optimization techniques
AI/ML model evaluation and fine-tuning
Strong programming skills in languages like Python and experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch TensorFlow etc.).
Demonstrated experience with open-source development and a strong understanding of its collaborative principles.
Experience with OpenStack or similar cloud infrastructure platforms is highly desirable.
Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to lead discussions present ideas and collaborate with multiple teams.
A passion for mentoring and sharing knowledge as well as a commitment to best practices in software development.
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The salary range for this position is $133650.00 - $220680.00. 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 Hats 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 worlds 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. Were 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 Hats 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)
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
