Software Engineer - API Server (OpenShift)

Visa Sponsorship Note RedHat will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. Overview APIs are the heart of Kubernetes and RedHat OpenShift. This role focuses on the foundation of the Kubernetes API machinery – both upstream and as part of the OpenShift product. If you are excited about Custom Resource Definitions, kube-apiserver, admission, aggregation, garbage collection, priority and fairness, or server-side apply, we want you on our global team. Responsibilities Create and guide new feature development; contribute to high-profile and strategic open-source projects in Kubernetes SIGs. Create/submit patches for bug fixes and review patches from other contributors. Continuously test your component/code on all levels and continuously improve our CI system. Provide support for your component/code in production for internal and external customers. Improve current solutions and workflows; prefer appropriately simple, repeatable solutions over more complex and failure-prone ones. Communicate and work effectively with all levels of associates including senior management. Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, diagrams, code comments, and clear code where necessary. Collaborate with other engineers across the RedHat OpenShift engineering team and work alongside members of the Documentation, Support, and Quality Engineering (QE) teams. Qualifications 2+ years of experience in a software engineering role. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience with Linux operating systems. 2+ years of experience writing code in either Go, Java, C/C++ or equivalent. Solid understanding of the Kubernetes API Server, Control Plane components, and architecture. Good written and verbal communication skills in English. Problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills, including performing root cause analysis. Additional qualifications (considered a plus): Experience designing and implementing REST APIs. Experience working with RedHat OpenShift. Knowledge of Distributed Systems. Record of contributing to an open‑source project or community, including Kubernetes SIGs. Graduation in computer science or software engineering, or equivalent work experience. Presentation skills and public‑speaking skills for conferences and demos. Enjoyment of solving challenging problems and working with emerging technologies. Salary The salary range for this position is $96,440.00–$154,190.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications. Pay Transparency: RedHat 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 RedHat’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. 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 RedHat located in the United States. Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO) RedHat 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr