Principal Software Engineer

Company: Red Hat
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Principal Software Engineer page is loadedPrincipal Software EngineerApply remote type Remote locations Boston Raleigh time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-044383About the JobRed Hat's Emerging Technologies group is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our growing team focused on the upstream enablement of our AI Core Platform, defined as the intersection of PyTorch, FSDP, vLLM and Triton. Initially the team will be focused on GPU kernels that are leveraging Triton and how those kernels support our most strategic accelerator partners (NVIDIA, AMD and Intel at present) and how effectively those kernels are working in both PyTorch and vLLM. The team will add emerging technologies to the ecosystem around this stack as the opportunities/problems become apparent.In this role, you will work with a diverse team of highly motivated engineers on designing, implementing, and integrating AI Core Platform capabilities and contribute directly to upstream communities such as PyTorch, FSDP, vLLM and Triton, and others.You will work closely with product engineering groups within Red Hat focused on integrating and delivering enterprise-ready software that's hardened, tested, and securely distributed with our AI/MLOps platforms.You will collaborate with your Open Source Program Office (OSPO) to make sure the technology strategy informs the community strategy and vice versa. Collaborating on related events, conferences, community meetings and foundation/project governance topics.What you will do

• Develop and maintain a high-quality, high-performing AI Core platform open source upstream stack enabling Red Hat AI/MLOps platforms offerings
• Maintain CI/CD build pipelines for container images that allow faster, more secure, reliable, and frequent releases
• Contribute directly to upstream runtime communities such as PyTorch, FSDP, vLLM, Triton, and others.
• Consistently participate and take leadership opportunities in community meetings and foundation/project governance topics.
• Share upstream contributions at events, conferences and via technical blogs and publications
• Coordinate and communicate with various Red Hat product and open source stakeholders
• Applying a growth mindset by staying up-to-date on the latest advancements in AI frameworks, hardware accelerators, and ML advancementsWhat you will bring
  • Highly experienced with programming in Python and PyTorch
  • Experience with hardware accelerators (e.g., GPUs, FPGAs) for AI workloads
  • Experience with Python packaging such as PyPI libraries
  • Development experience with C++ and CUDA APIs is a big plus
  • Solid understanding of the fundamentals of model training and inferencing architectures
  • Experience with Git, shell scripting, and related technologies
  • Experience with the development of containerized applications in Kubernetes
  • Experience with Cloud Computing using at least one of the following Cloud infrastructures AWS, GCP, Azure, or IBM Cloud
  • Ability to work across a large distributed hybrid engineering team
  • Experience with open-source development is a plusThe salary range for this position is $163,420.00 - $269,640.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.Pay TransparencyRed 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 HatRed 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 HatRed 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.
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