Principal Software Engineer
Job Summary
Red Hat is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to focus on security management within the Container Tools team. You will collaborate with distributed teams in an agile environment to design, develop, and maintain features for the container ecosystem. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies like Podman and Kubernetes to deliver secure, efficient software solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop security features for container libraries
- Collaborate within agile/scrum teams
- Design automated test cases and maintain documentation
- Analyze defects and engineer security fixes
- Engage with upstream open-source communities
Required Skills
- Strong Linux system knowledge
- Security analysis experience
- Golang or Rust proficiency
- Experience with Kubernetes/Containers
- AI/Agent development understanding
Job Details
Responsibilities:
+ Contribute to adding features requested by stakeholders to containers security libraries to be vendored into products like Podman, Podman Desktop, OpenShift or Kubernetes.
+ Participate on a scrum team and complete tasks assigned within sprint boundaries.
+ Give demos to your peers on work you've completed each sprint.
+ Work with upstream communities like Podman, skopeo, and buildah.
+ Ensure test plans for the code you create exist and that documentation is correct.
+ Design and implement automated test cases.
+ Analyze defects, design solutions, and engineer fixes.
+ Quickly respond to security threats.
Required Qualifications:
+ Solid knowledge of Linux (using linux as workstation or server to run applications).
+ Experience analysing systems for their security properties.
+ Understanding of using AI and agents for software development.
+ Experience with at least one of the following: Golang, Rust.
+ Experience with Linux containers or Kubernetes.
+ Good written and verbal English communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Knowledgeable about Post Quantum Cryptography.
+ Knowledgeable about Linux Kernel and kernel modules (GPU support and compilation).
+ Knowledge of AI models, container registry services.